Spotlight Series 2025
This August, we have three great historians presenting at our Spotlight Series. Each presenter will discuss uniquely different topics with one similarity: a focus on regional history. Join us Thursdays in August for these highly anticipated speakers!
All presentations will be at 7 pm at our Newport Branch (901 E. Sixth St., Newport, KY 41071). Registration is required.
Aug. 7: Benefactors of Posterity with Daniel Gifford
Dr. Daniel Gifford is starting the series off strong with a presentation on his book, Benefactors of Posterity: The Founding Era of the Filson Historical Society 1884-1899. He will discuss The Filson Historical Society, a long-standing historical society in Kentucky, and the triumphs and pitfalls it has faced since its foundation in 1884.
Aug. 14: History of Trains in Kentucky with Bob Hamilton
All aboard for a talk about the history of trains in Kentucky! Bob Hamilton joins us from the La Grange Railroad Museum and Learning Center. Hamilton’s presentation will include video footage and museum artifacts.
Aug. 21: The Unknown Legend of the Cincinnati Strangler
J.T. Townsend returns to the library to close out this year’s Spotlight Series with an eerie presentation on the Cincinnati Strangler. Townsend will take attendees back in time to the 1960s when Cincinnati faced a force of evil that tormented women in the area.
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