Kentucky Wide

Explore the most fascinating stories from Kentucky’s pastA production of The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY. Hosted by Mick Sullivan and Sarah Jemerson

Kentucky Wide is a history podcast hosted by Frazier History Museum, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Frazier History Museum hosts Kentucky Wide, a history show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Dr. Short and the Resurrected Smell of the Scurfpea

  Aug 24, 202621 min

  Dr. Charles Wilkins Short was a 19th century doctor and botanist whose prized specimens wound up in important learning collections. a few years ago scientists in Boston used his 1859 clipping of the extinct Falls-of-The-Ohio Scurfpea clipping when trying to recreate the scent of a long lost flower. We learn about Dr. Short's Kentucky life, and the extended life of his collection thanks to modern scientists like Dr. Christina Agapakis.

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  Episode #12

  Kentucky's Indiana Jones

  Aug 3, 202616 min

  Kentucky certainly has its fair share of interesting personalities, but perhaps only one person in all of history could have a claim at being Kentucky’s own Indiana Jones. The newest episode of Kentucky Wide Podcast looks at the one-hundred year life of Dr. Christopher Columbus Graham. One of those people who seems to be everywhere, Dr. Graham once ran the Free Museum of Kentucky and his tireless drive led him to lead a huge archeology project at the age of 93. No wonder his 100th birthday was a big deal. Written by Susan Reed - Audio by Mick Sullivan - Co-hosted by Sarah Jemerson

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  Episode #11

  Magna Carta at Fort Knox

  Jul 13, 202615 min

  During World War II Kentucky played safe house to a collection of some of history's most important documents. Learn about conservation work to the Declaration of Independence done at Fort Knox, and how an original copy of Magna Carta found its way to the Commonwealth.

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  Episode #10

  Tales of the Old Talbott Tavern

  Jun 29, 202615 min

  The Old Talbott Tavern has seen some of history's most important names from around the world in its long history. The building still stands in Bardstown, Nelson County Kentucky. Explore royalty, ghosts, presidents, delicious food and more.

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  Episode #9

  Aaron Burr, Sir: A Kentucky Trial

  Jun 15, 202622 min

  A new run of Hamilton will be opening in Louisville this month, so w’re keeping the America250 theme rolling with the newest episode of our podcast Kentucky Wide by looking at Hamilton’s notorious rival, Aaron Burr. Written by our own Tori Kennedy, this episode introduces you to Burr’s Kentucky connections, which—just like his relationship with Hamilton—were mired in controversy. Burr actually faced Kentuckian and United States Attorney Joseph Hamilton Daveiss on treason charges in Frankfort. Burr had a way of besting Hamiltons, and he never faced punishment for his crimes. Learn more about Daveiss, Burr, and the independent nation he tried to start in this week’s episode of Kentucky Wide!

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