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Stories of Lexington, Kentucky’s history and people.
Lexington Public Library hosts Tales From The Kentucky Room, a history show with 127 episodes published.
Patricia Hudson joins David to discuss her acclaimed historical fiction novel Traces . Traces is a retelling of the Boone saga through the eyes of his wife Rebecca, and their two daughters Susannah and Jemima. They talk
David sits down with acclaimed local historian and author Maryjean Wall to talk about her latest book, She’s the Mother of Us All: Sweet Evening Breeze and the Queer Community of Lexington Kentucky. They discuss Sweet Ev
Today we’re joined by Keven McQueen to discuss his newest book, The Judge Mulligan Poisoning and Other Historic Lexington Crimes . Keven reads a selection from his book featuring the failed murder trial of Lafayette Shel
Kevin Lane Dearinger joins us again to talk about his new book, a beautifully put together scrapbook of photos and history of The Opera House. David asks him about the early history of the theater building, and Lexington
Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe joins us by phone from Maine to discuss her book Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Guilded Age Spy with David. Alias Agnes is a narrative non-fiction exploring the role of Jane Armstrong Tucker,
David sits down with Sarah Hubbard, Kentucky Room Manager to talk about exciting updates to the Kentucky Room’s online digital archive. They discuss how to use the archive, and what Sarah’s favorite items in the collecti
David sits down with Adam Lewis, local architecture photographer and archivist, to discuss Adam’s popular Instagram account: Southern Country Goodfellow (@southern_country_goodfellow on Instagram). They discuss Adam’s in
David sits down with Dr. Jennifer Cramer, Director of the Appalachian Studies Program at the University of Kentucky and a Professor in the department of Linguistics to talk about the myths and realities of Appalachian En
David sits down with local historian Dr. Jeremy Popkin and local photographer Bob Willcutt about their collaboration on Gratz Park: The Heart of Historic Lexington , a gorgeously photographed book about the history of Le
Coming to you from the library’s new podcast studio at Northside Branch, David chats with Wes Swietek, managing editor of the Bowling Green Daily News newspaper and author of The Cemetery Road Murders: The Shocking True
David sits down with Wayne to discuss Wayne’s top list of sports highlights, events and personalities to celebrate sports month during Lexington's 250Lex 250th anniversary celebration. This episode is Wayne's last episod
David sits down with Chad Walker, owner of much of the Warehouse Block, and Erica Friis, a historic preservationist and host of the podcasts “ The Lexington Podcast ” and “ Inside the Block ” to talk about the history an
David sits down with Wayne to discuss Wayne’s list of notable people in Lexington's history. This year, 2025, is Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary, and there are many events around the city to celebrate. As part of
David sits down with Josh Porter, Assistant Executive Director of Lexington’s Faulkner Morgan Archive to discuss the exhibit “Queer, Here, & Everywhere” displayed at the Central Library until June 26, 2025. They discuss
It’s Tales from the Kentucky Room’s 100th Episode! Celebrate with us as David speaks with local realtor and historian Zach Davis about early cemeteries in Lexington, Kentucky. They talk about pioneer graveyards, the Maxw
Retired attorney, former President of the Lafayette chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, and all around General Lafayette expert Dale Henley sits down with David to talk about the Marquis de Lafayette and his visit to
David sits down with Erin Chandler over video call to discuss her new true crime memoir, Bluegrass Sons . They discuss her childhood in Las Vegas, her relationship with her uncle Bradley Bryant, and her reasons for writi
David and Wayne discuss their memories of the winter storm that brought Kentucky to a standstill on January 17, 1994. They talk about the city and state’s response, the extremely low temperatures, and how that storm comp
David sits down with Wayne to discuss Wayne’s top ten list of historical events in Lexington. This year, 2025, is Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary, and there are many events around the city to celebrate. As part o
On this episode, Jamie West tells us about a scandal in 1882 with the Lexington City Physician. J.C. Harpham, as city physician, was required to attend the patients living in the smallpox hospital on the outskirts of tow
Sarah Hubbard
author of The Intentional Networker, senior residential mortgage loan officer
1 appearance on this show
Josh Porter
Adapted P.E. Teacher of the Year · Faulkner Morgan Archive
1 appearance on this show
Zach Davis
General Counsel · Yoh
2 appearances on this show
Fred Mills
former Senate Health and Welfare Chairman · Get Construction Talking
1 appearance on this show
Nick Carter
Senior Director / Team Lead US Real Property Tax Case Management · Kentucky's education system
1 appearance on this show
Lauren Burke
Founder · Black Virginia News
1 appearance on this show
Robert Morgan
Author, Pastor, and Caregiver
1 appearance on this show
Mary Todd Lincoln
1 appearance on this show
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