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9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 2:30 pm The Suffragette
A member of the movement describes the harsh realities of the fight for the 19th Amendment, and tells the stories of those who fought for the rights of women. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:30 am Buffalo Bill
Taken directly from Colonel William F. Cody’s autobiography, this tale tells of the first visit to England by “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”. Location 12:30 pm Olaudah Equiano
The first ex-slave to publish his memoirs describes his trials and travails as a ten-year-old boy sold into slavery in the mid-18th century. Location 2:30 pm The Spy of the Cumberland
Pauline Cushman, one of the boldest spies of the American Civil War, describes her exploits behind enemy lines. Location 3:30 pm Holt Collier
The story of an ex-slave whose life as a hunter and guide in the Mississippi Delta eventually found him leading President Theodore Roosevelt on what became known as the “Teddy Bear Hunt” in 1902. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:00 am John Floyd, Kentucky Surveyor
The year 1781 was a turbulent and dangerous time for settlers in Kentucky. Colonel Floyd tells of the difficulties and dangers that existed in what is now Jefferson County. Location 1:30 pm The Buffalo Soldier: Cuba, 1898
A buffalo soldier tells of the taking of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and the role played by black soldiers. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:30 am The Battle of Trenton
A Continental Army soldier recounts the first significant victory for General Washington and his rag-tag army in the bitter cold of a New Jersey Christmas night. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 10:45 am John Floyd, Kentucky Surveyor
The year 1781 was a turbulent and dangerous time for settlers in Kentucky. Colonel Floyd tells of the difficulties and dangers that existed in what is now Jefferson County. Location 1:30 pm Oregon Trail: 1848
A pioneer woman heading west tells the story of what it was like to cross American in a covered wagon. Location 2:30 pm 18th Century Small Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate small sword techniques from the fight manual of Domenico Angelo. Location 3:15 pm Holt Collier
The story of an ex-slave whose life as a hunter and guide in the Mississippi Delta eventually found him leading President Theodore Roosevelt on what became known as the “Teddy Bear Hunt” in 1902. Location 4:00 pm Annie Oakley
In her own words, the life and times of the world’s most famous female sharpshooter. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:00 am The Geste of Robin Hood
Using an original ballad, a 14th century yeoman tells the story of this legendary outlaw. Location 11:45 am Rifleman Harris: 95th Rifles
In his own words, this is the story of a soldier in an elite unit of the British Army during the Peninsula Wars against the French Army of Napoleon I. Location 12:30 pm History of Playing Card Magic
History of Playing Card Magic-Eric (theater) Location 1:30 pm Cynthia Ann Parker
The story of a woman stolen from her family by Indians at the age of nine and adopted into the Comanche tribe.***** Location 3:15 pm Mary Warren: An Afflicted Girl
From her prison cell,Mary Warren, one of the girls whose accusations led to the Salem Witch Trials, expresses her regret and fear over her role in one of the most terrifying and tragic periods in American colonial history.***** Location 4:00 pm The Buffalo Soldier: Cuba, 1898
A buffalo soldier tells of the taking of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and the role played by black soldiers. Location |
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12:00 pm "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 1:45 pm Sybil Ludington
The story of the 16-year-old girl whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s. Location 3:15 pm Berengaria
The only queen of England never to set foot there describes her marriage to Richard I, “the Lionheart,” and her honeymoon during the 3rd Crusade. Location 4:00 pm The Reno Gang
A citizen of Seymour, Indiana, tells the story of the first train robbery, which took place there in 1866, and of the Reno Gang who pulled it off. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 1:30 pm The Spy of the Cumberland
Pauline Cushman, one of the boldest spies of the American Civil War, describes her exploits behind enemy lines. Location 3:00 pm The Suffragette
A member of the movement describes the harsh realities of the fight for the 19th Amendment, and tells the stories of those who fought for the rights of women. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:00 am The Battle of Trenton
A Continental Army soldier recounts the first significant victory for General Washington and his rag-tag army in the bitter cold of a New Jersey Christmas night. Location 11:45 am The Buffalo Soldier: Cuba, 1898
A buffalo soldier tells of the taking of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and the role played by black soldiers. Location 3:15 pm Free Frank
Former slave Frank McWhorter talks about coming to Kentucky in the 1790s, his establishment of a saltpetre business, and his efforts to free himself and his family from slavery. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:30 am Stephen Decatur
One of the most famous naval officers in American history talks of his exploits against the British during the War of 1812. Location 12:30 pm Colonel Robert Gould Shaw
This story is taken from the letters of the young man who led the first combat regiment of African-American soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts, during the American Civil War. Location 1:30 pm Holt Collier
The story of an ex-slave whose life as a hunter and guide in the Mississippi Delta eventually found him leading President Theodore Roosevelt on what became known as the “Teddy Bear Hunt” in 1902. Location 3:15 pm The Suffragette
A member of the movement describes the harsh realities of the fight for the 19th Amendment, and tells the stories of those who fought for the rights of women. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 10:20 am Arming the Samurai
An Historic Interpreter demonstrates how a samurai of the Edo period (1603-1868) would have armed himself. Location 12:45 pm Sarah Winchester: A Reluctant Heiress
The story of the eccentric heiress to the Winchester arms fortune and the owner of one of the most mysterious homes ever built. Location 3:00 pm Niccolo Machiavelli
One of the most prominent statesmen of the Renaissance and author of The Prince, which gave rise to the term “Machiavellian,” tells of his life and inspirations. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 11:00 am Wilhelm Tell
An account of the medieval Swiss farmer and hunter who became a national hero. Location 12:00 pm Sybil Ludington
The story of the 16-year-old girl whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s. Location 2:30 pm The Flight Nurse
Second Lieutenant Reba Z. Whittle, the only American nurse captured and imprisoned by the Germans during WWII, tells of her experiences in a German POW camp. Location 3:30 pm Olaudah Equiano
The first ex-slave to publish his memoirs describes his trials and travails as a ten-year-old boy sold into slavery in the mid-18th century. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 10:30 am Sybil Ludington
The story of the 16-year-old girl whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s. Location 11:00 am SECOND SATURDAY Family Day
“Medieval History” What do a medieval knight and a Star Wars Storm Trooper have in common? We will have live walking and talking examples of each for you to meet from 12 to 2 p.m. Join us for medieval-themed performances, crafts and countless hands-on discovery objects, all designed to give you a glimpse into life during the Middle Ages. 11:45 am The Geste of Robin Hood
Using an original ballad, a 14th century yeoman tells the story of this legendary outlaw. Location 1:30 pm Wilhelm Tell
An account of the medieval Swiss farmer and hunter who became a national hero. Location 2:15 pm Berengaria
The only queen of England never to set foot there describes her marriage to Richard I, “the Lionheart,” and her honeymoon during the 3rd Crusade. Location 4:00 pm Olaudah Equiano
The first ex-slave to publish his memoirs describes his trials and travails as a ten-year-old boy sold into slavery in the mid-18th century. Location |
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12:00 pm "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 9:00 am Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Evasion and Escape Aids of World War II March 2 – April 14, 2013 Lost in enemy territory, your best chance of survival fit in your pocket. Soldiers forced down in enemy territory during World War II carried a secret weapon unlike anything seen before—evasion and escape aids. See the top-secret gadgets, maps and survival kits that kept soldiers alive behind enemy lines. This exhibition was guest curated by R. E. Baldwin, author of “Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story.” 1:00 pm History of Playing Card Magic
A demonstration and brief history of tricks and cons with playing cards. Location 1:45 pm Oregon Trail: 1848
A pioneer woman heading west tells the story of what it was like to cross American in a covered wagon. Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 3:15 pm Sybil Ludington
The story of the 16-year-old girl whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s. Location 4:00 pm The Reno Gang
A citizen of Seymour, Indiana, tells the story of the first train robbery, which took place there in 1866, and of the Reno Gang who pulled it off. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 10:20 am Molly Pitcher
The heroine of the Battle of Monmouth during the American Revolution wasn’t as lady-like as you might think. Location 11:00 am Day in the Life: The Frontier Woman
A pioneer woman describes life on the “western” frontier in Kentucky during the 1780’s. An interactive presentation geared toward children up to age twelve. Location 12:00 pm Roseanna McCoy
The “Juliet of the Mountains” tells the story of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud that took place along the border between Kentucky and West Virginia. Location 1:15 pm Little Bighorn: 1876
Sergeant Windolph’s account of the battle of “Greasy Grass,” which came to be known as “Custer’s Last Stand.” Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 3:30 pm Sarah Winchester: A Reluctant Heiress
The story of the eccentric heiress to the Winchester arms fortune and the owner of one of the most mysterious homes ever built. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:00 am Medieval Sword and Buckler
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques with one-handed sword and buckler using the 13th century German fight manual known as the I.33. Location 12:00 pm Buffalo Bill
Taken directly from Colonel William F. Cody’s autobiography, this tale tells of the first visit to England by “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”. Location 1:00 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 2:00 pm Free Frank
Former slave Frank McWhorter talks about coming to Kentucky in the 1790s, his establishment of a saltpetre business, and his efforts to free himself and his family from slavery. Location 3:00 pm Annie Oakley
In her own words, the life and times of the world’s most famous female sharpshooter. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 12:30 pm Olaudah Equiano
The first ex-slave to publish his memoirs describes his trials and travails as a ten-year-old boy sold into slavery in the mid-18th century. Location 1:30 pm The Reno Gang
A citizen of Seymour, Indiana, tells the story of the first train robbery, which took place there in 1866, and of the Reno Gang who pulled it off. Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 12:00 pm Agincourt Archer
An archer in the army of Henry V of England gives his perspective of the campaign that led to the battle of Agincourt in France during the Hundred Years War. Location 2:00 pm Clara Barton
A battlefield nurse, she was referred to as “The Angel of the Battlefield” during the American Civil War and went on to establish the American Red Cross.***** Location 3:45 pm The Flight Nurse
Second Lieutenant Reba Z. Whittle, the only American nurse captured and imprisoned by the Germans during WWII, tells of her experiences in a German POW camp. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 10:45 am Berengaria
The only queen of England never to set foot there describes her marriage to Richard I, “the Lionheart,” and her honeymoon during the 3rd Crusade. Location 11:30 am Arming the Samurai
An Historic Interpreter demonstrates how a samurai of the Edo period (1603-1868) would have armed himself. Location 12:15 pm John Floyd, Kentucky Surveyor
The year 1781 was a turbulent and dangerous time for settlers in Kentucky. Colonel Floyd tells of the difficulties and dangers that existed in what is now Jefferson County. Location 1:30 pm Oregon Trail: 1848
A pioneer woman heading west tells the story of what it was like to cross American in a covered wagon. Location 2:30 pm 18th Century Small Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate small sword techniques from the fight manual of Domenico Angelo. Location 3:30 pm Annie Oakley
In her own words, the life and times of the world’s most famous female sharpshooter. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:00 am Sybil Ludington
The story of the 16-year-old girl whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s. Location 11:45 am History of Playing Card Magic
A demonstration and brief history of tricks and cons with playing cards. Location 1:15 pm The Buffalo Soldier: Cuba, 1898
A buffalo soldier tells of the taking of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and the role played by black soldiers. Location |
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12:00 pm "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 1:00 pm Wilhelm Tell
An account of the medieval Swiss farmer and hunter who became a national hero. Location 1:45 pm Mary Warren: An Afflicted Girl
From her prison cell, Mary Warren, one of the girls whose accusations led to the Salem Witch Trials, expresses her regret and fear over her role in one of the most terrifying and tragic periods in American colonial history.***** Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 3:15 pm Berengaria
The only queen of England never to set foot there describes her marriage to Richard I, “the Lionheart,” and her honeymoon during the 3rd Crusade. Location 4:00 pm The Reno Gang
A citizen of Seymour, Indiana, tells the story of the first train robbery, which took place there in 1866, and of the Reno Gang who pulled it off. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:00 am Medieval Sword and Buckler
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques with one-handed sword and buckler, using the 13th century German fight manual known as the I.33. Location 12:30 pm The Middle Passage: 1699
Taken from the memoir of James Barbot, the part-owner and “supercargo” of the slave ship The Albion-Frigate, this is an account of the harrowing “middle passage.” It is also a frank look at the slave trade of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.***** Location 1:30 pm Roseanna McCoy
The “Juliet of the Mountains” tells the story of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud that took place along the border between Kentucky and West Virginia. Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 3:30 pm The Suffragette
A member of the movement describes the harsh realities of the fight for the 19th Amendment, and tells the stories of those who fought for the rights of women. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:30 am Stephen Decatur
One of the most famous naval officers in American history talks of his exploits against the British during the War of 1812. Location 12:30 pm Olaudah Equiano
The first ex-slave to publish his memoirs describes his trials and travails as a ten-year-old boy sold into slavery in the mid-18th century. Location 1:30 pm Buffalo Bill
Taken directly from Colonel William F. Cody’s autobiography, this tale tells of the first visit to England by “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”. Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 3:30 pm Free Frank
Former slave Frank McWhorter talks about coming to Kentucky in the 1790s, his establishment of a saltpetre business, and his efforts to free himself and his family from slavery. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 12:30 pm Day in the Life: The Cowboy
A cowboy describes life in the 19th century American West. An interactive presentation geared toward children up to age twelve. Location 1:30 pm Holt Collier
The story of an ex-slave whose life as a hunter and guide in the Mississippi Delta eventually found him leading President Theodore Roosevelt on what became known as the “Teddy Bear Hunt” in 1902. Location 2:30 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 3:15 pm The Spy of the Cumberland
Pauline Cushman, one of the boldest spies of the American Civil War, describes her exploits behind enemy lines. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:00 am Arming the Samurai
An Historic Interpreter demonstrates how a samurai of the Edo period (1603-1868) would have armed himself. Location 11:00 am Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 12:15 pm Day in the Life: The Frontier Woman
A pioneer woman describes life on the “western” frontier in Kentucky during the 1780’s. An interactive presentation geared toward children up to age twelve. Location 1:15 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques for the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location 2:00 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 2:00 pm Border War: 1862
A Kansas woman tells of the tense and bloody times on the Kansas-Missouri border that led to Quantrell’s Raid.***** Location 2:45 pm Stephen Decatur
One of the most famous naval officers in American history talks of his exploits against the British during the War of 1812. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 10:45 am Buffalo Bill
Taken directly from Colonel William F. Cody’s autobiography, this tale tells of the first visit to England by “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”. Location 11:30 am Little Bighorn: 1876
Sergeant Windolph’s account of the battle of “Greasy Grass,” which came to be known as “Custer’s Last Stand.” Location 1:15 pm The Buffalo Soldier: Cuba, 1898
A buffalo soldier tells of the taking of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and the role played by black soldiers. Location 2:30 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 2:30 pm 18th Century Small Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate small sword techniques from the fight manual of Domenico Angelo. Location 3:30 pm Sybil Ludington
The story of the 16-year-old girl whose midnight ride rivaled Paul Revere’s. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 10:45 am Oregon Trail: 1848
A pioneer woman heading west tells the story of what it was like to cross American in a covered wagon. Location 11:00 am Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 11:30 am The Execution of Anne Boleyn
Taken from contemporary accounts, a lady-in-waiting to Henry VIII’s second wife and queen, Anne Boleyn, describes the first execution of a member of England’s royal family. Location 12:30 pm History of Playing Card Magic
A demonstration and brief history of tricks and cons with playing cards. Location 1:30 pm Mary Warren: An Afflicted Girl
From her prison cell, Mary Warren, one of the girls whose accusations led to the Salem Witch Trials, expresses her regret and fear over her role in one of the most terrifying and tragic periods in American colonial history.***** Location 2:00 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 2:30 pm Elizabethan Swordmaster
Our Interpreters demonstrate sword and buckler, rapier and dagger techniques taken directly from 16th century manuals. Location 3:15 pm Mary Miller
The story of the Louisville woman who became the first licensed female steamboat master in the United States. Location 4:00 pm Olaudah Equiano
The first ex-slave to publish his memoirs describes his trials and travails as a ten-year-old boy sold into slavery in the mid-18th century. Location |
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12:00 pm "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 1:00 pm History of Playing Card Magic
A demonstration and brief history of tricks and cons with playing cards. Location 1:30 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Highlights Tour
Join one of our Historic Interpreters for a brief walk through the 2nd Floor American collection. Location 3:00 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 4:15 pm 15th Century Long Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques of the long sword from 15th century German manuals. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:00 am Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 11:00 am Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 12:15 pm Mary Miller
The story of the Louisville woman who became the first licensed female steamboat master in the United States. Location 1:00 pm The Reno Gang
A citizen of Seymour, Indiana, tells the story of the first train robbery, which took place there in 1866, and of the Reno Gang who pulled it off. Location 2:00 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 2:30 pm 18th Century Small Sword
Our Interpreters demonstrate small sword techniques from the fight manual of Domenico Angelo. Location 3:30 pm Sarah Winchester: A Reluctant Heiress
The story of the eccentric heiress to the Winchester arms fortune and the owner of one of the most mysterious homes ever built. Location |
9:00 am "Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer. Location 11:00 am Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 11:15 am The Hastings Knight
A Norman Knight recounts the events at the Battle of Hastings when England fell to William the Conqueror. Location 1:30 pm Free Frank
Former slave Frank McWhorter talks about coming to Kentucky in the 1790s, his establishment of a saltpetre business, and his efforts to free himself and his family from slavery. Location 2:00 pm Hands-On Exploration
Visit with a staff member as we share some of our favorite hands-on objects, each with a great story to tell. Location 2:30 pm Medieval Sword and Buckler
Our Interpreters demonstrate techniques with one-handed sword and buckler using the 13th century German fight manual known as the I.33. Location 3:30 pm The Buffalo Soldier: Cuba, 1898
A buffalo soldier tells of the taking of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and the role played by black soldiers. Location |
