Kentucky History Podcast

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The Kentucky History Podcast is a narration and discussion of the History of Kentucky. Our great state has a lot of historical value to offer. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  1. 6D AGO

    Families of Clay County: Part Two

    In part two, Linda Sibley returns to continue sharing her family’s remarkable oral history from Clay County. This episode dives deeper into personal accounts—tales of resilience, hardship, community, and the cultural heritage that defined generations. Linda brings to life the voices of ancestors who experienced everything from feuds and folklore to moments of unity that held the mountains together. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  2. FEB 1

    Families of Clay County: Part One

    In this first episode of our two-part series, we sit down with guest Linda Sibley as she opens the door to the deep-rooted history of Clay County, Kentucky. Linda shares stories passed down through generations, exploring the early families who carved out a life in the rugged Appalachian landscape. From settlement days to the everyday struggles and triumphs of frontier life, this episode paints a vivid portrait of the people who shaped the heart of Clay County. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  3. JAN 25

    Kentucky’s Toll-Gate Wars

    In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kentuckians took to the roads—not just to travel, but to protest. In this episode, we explore the dramatic and often violent events of the Toll-Gate Wars, a grassroots movement against private toll road companies that charged travelers fees to use public routes. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  4. JAN 18

    A History of Kenton County Part 2

    In this continuation of our conversation with Jason French, we turn to the later history of Kenton County—from the Civil War era through the county’s industrial and cultural growth. Discover how Covington and other communities became vital centers of trade, culture, and innovation, and how Kenton County’s story fits into the broader history of Kentucky. Jason helps us uncover the people, places, and events that left a lasting legacy on the region. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  5. JAN 11

    A History of Kenton County Part 1

    Jason French of the Behringer-Crawford Museum joins us to explore the early history of Kenton County, Kentucky. From its formation in the early 19th century to its role as a growing hub along the Ohio River, we dive into the stories of settlement, community building, and the challenges of life on Kentucky’s northern frontier. Jason shares insights from the museum’s collections and highlights how these early years shaped the county’s identity. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  6. JAN 4

    What if...The War of 1812 Outcome

    Happy New Year! In this thought-provoking episode, we explore alternate history scenarios tied to one of the most pivotal conflicts in early US history—focusing on the state that gave more soldiers to the war than any other. Nearly 25,000 Kentuckians served, and the commonwealth suffered more casualties than any other state, making “Remember the River Raisin!” a rallying cry that echoed across frontier America. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  7. 11/23/2025

    The 8th Virginia & Kentucky

    In this episode, historian and author Gabriel Neville joins us to discuss his book The Last Men Standing: The 8th Virginia and the Birth of the American Frontier. Nearly 800 men followed the “Fighting Parson,” Colonel Peter Muhlenberg, into the Continental Army in 1776—but few remained by the end of the Revolution. Drawn from Virginia’s western frontier—stretching from Pittsburgh to what would become Kentucky and Tennessee—these men helped shape the fight for independence and the early settlement of America’s frontier. Neville shares how he pieced together their story from rare letters, archives, and forgotten records, offering new insight into major battles like Sullivan’s Island, Germantown, and Monmouth, and into the lives of soldiers who went on to settle the American West. This is the remarkable tale of the 8th Virginia Regiment, the men who endured the Revolution’s harshest campaigns—and the legacy they left behind in Kentucky and beyond. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Men-Standing-Virginia-Revolution/dp/1804516724 8thvirginia.com https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

  8. 11/16/2025

    Cook's Rangers: Civil War Raids in Northeastern Kentucky

    In this episode, historian James Prichard joins us to uncover the story of Cook’s Rangers, a Confederate guerrilla group active in northeastern Kentucky during the Civil War. Operating in the rugged terrain of the region, these irregular fighters launched a series of raids that struck fear into Unionist communities and disrupted military operations across the area. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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