Join us for our 2007 lecture series- we have changed the format so that our lecture series will be on Wednesday or Thursday evenings with appetizers by the Irish Rover, Too and cash bar. All lectures will take place in our newly renovated Rob Morris Chapel on the history center grounds. Reservations are recommended. $13 members/$16 non-members. Call 502-222-0826. Appetizers and Bar begin at 6 p.m. Lecture at 6:45 p.m.

After Hours at the History Center on January 17, 2007:

A Barn as a Slave Pen and Other Reconstruction Sites from the 19th Century, Archaeologist Jeannine Krinebrink

Northern Kentucky University archaeologist, Jeannine Krinebrink was instrumental in the deconstruction and reconstruction of the slave pen barn that is now the centerpiece exhibit at Cincinnati's Freedom Center. Jeannine has also worked on several Civil War sites in Northern Kentucky and her work from those sites was featured in Smithsonian 2005 May issue. Currently Krinebrink is working with the Oldham County History Center on the Gatewood Plantation Archaeology Site in Trimble County. The Gatewood Plantation was the last site where abolitionist and slave, Henry Bibb lived before he escaped to Canada and became the first black editor of a newspaper in Canada.

2007 Schedule for After Hours at the History Center

January 17, 2007 Wednesday : A Barn as a Slave Pen and Other Reconstruction Sites from the 19th Century: Northern Kentucky University archaeologist, Jeannine Krinebrink

March 15, 2007 Thursday Barns of Oldham County: Slides of Local Barns: Creasey-Mahan Nature Preserve Director, Glenn Yost will share images he has collected over the years of barns in the region.

May 17, 2007 Thursday, Historic Kentucky: Images by James Archambeault : Nationally known photographer and Kentuckian, James Archambeault, will share images and information from his new book, Historic Kentucky from the University of Kentucky Press.

July 19, 2007 Thursday , Reading the History of Your Neighborhood : University of Louisville archivist and preservationist, Dr. Tom Owens will talk about his walking tours and how community awareness contributes to civic pride and commitment.

September 20, 2007 Thursday, Dying Proper: A Century of Kentucky Funerals : Kentucky Humanities Council speaker, Sue Lynn McDaniel will clue us in on some of the strange funeral rituals of Kentucky's past. This lecture coincides with the fall ghost tours conducted by Discover Downtown LaGrange.

November 15, 2007 Thursday, Adolph Rupp: The Coach portrayed by Kentucky Chautauqua actor Ed Smith