Episode 19 B-52-KC-135 Collision
In 1959, A B-52 loaded with nuclear weapons collided with a KC-135 during a mid-air refueling operation and both crashed in Breckinridge county ,Kentucky. Eight of the Twelve combined crewmembers died...
30 Mar 20237min
Episode 18 Blue People of Kentucky
In this episode we tell the fascinating story of the Blue skinned people in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Please send any questions or comments to kyhistoricalmarkers@yahoo.com
22 Mar 20236min
Episode 17 President For a Day
Did you know a Kentucky Native by the name of David R. Atchison, may have been president of the U.S. for one day in 1849? I would love to hear any comments or questions at kyhistoricalmarkers@yahoo.c...
16 Mar 20235min
Episode 16 Interview with Jim Seaver
On this special episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Mr. Jim Seaver of the Kentucky Historical Society. Jim is the Community Engagement Coordinator and manages the Historical Marker Progra...
9 Mar 202338min
Episode 15 Abraham Lincoln Killed
Captain Abraham Lincoln, veteran of the American Revolution, brought his family to Kentucky and settled in Jefferson County near Long Run Creek. It was here that he was killed by a party of native Am...
2 Mar 20238min
Episode 14 Baseball Great
Today we talk about when and where Jackie Robinson decided to play professional baseball. Spoiler alert ... it was in Kentucky! I welcome any questions or comments at kyhistoricalmarkers@yahoo.com
24 Feb 20235min
Episode 13 Churchill Downs
In this episode, we look at two markers dedicated to the famous Churchill Downs Horse Track. Home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875. Comments and questions are always welcome at kyhistoricalmarkers@ya...
16 Feb 20236min
Episode 12 Taken, Kentucky Style
You've probably seen the movie Taken. Did you know, a real life version of that movie happened right here in the bluegrass just 10 days after the USA was born? I would love to hear any questions or c...
10 Feb 20238min
