Kentucky History Podcast

• Kentucky Wide: The Bull and Camp Nelson

  This episode is a special feed swap with Kentucky Wide, a podcast production of The Frazier History Museum. General William “Bull” Nelson of Mason County, secretly fought to keep Kentucky in the Union and was then famously murdered in Louisville's Galt House Hotel by Jefferson Davis (not the Jefferson Davis you’re thinking of).Camp Nelson in Jessamine County, Kentucky, was named in his honor. The incredible historic site is now remembered for the hundreds of enlistments of Kentuckians into the U.S. Colored Troops. Poet Frank X Walker has written a collection of poems touching on these people and moments called Load in Nine Times—several of which are included in this episode covering both the history and his modern relationship with Camp Nelson.--On Main Street in Louisville, The Frazier Museum is dedicated to sharing the stories, moments, and people from the Commonwealth that matter to the world. With exhibits, multimedia, field trips, live programs, tours, and the Kentucky Wide podcast, The Frazier is where thousands start their Kentucky journey. Find out more at www.Fraziermuseum.orgSubscribe to the Kentucky Wide Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kentucky-wide/id1816224422Load In Nine Times by Frank X. Walker: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324094937https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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• A History of Meade County Part Two

  In part two of our conversation with Jerry Fischer, we continue tracing the history of Meade County, Kentucky, focusing on its role in the Civil War, postwar development, and 20th-century growth. Learn about the impact of Fort Knox, the county’s economic and cultural evolution, and the stories of the people who made Meade County what it is today. This episode brings the county’s past full circle, highlighting its lasting legacy in Kentucky history.https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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• A History of Meade County Part One

  In this first episode of our two-part series, we sit down with historian Jerry Fischer to explore the early history of Meade County, Kentucky. From its founding along the Ohio River to the lives of its first settlers, we discuss how geography, frontier challenges, and community building shaped Meade County’s identity. Discover the county’s role in Kentucky’s growth and the unique stories that set it apart in the Bluegrass State.https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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• The Lincoln Family Secrets You Were Never Told

  In Part 2, Gwinn Thompson continues the conversation by exploring the broader, lesser-known story of the Lincoln family. From disputed family records to forgotten homesteads, Gwinn reveals the people, places, and events that historians have often overlooked or misunderstood. This episode uncovers the complex and sometimes controversial legacy of the Lincolns in Kentucky—and how those untold stories reshape our understanding of one of America’s most iconic families.For Gwinn’s book email, [email protected]://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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• The Real Birthplace of Lincoln? Lost in Kentucky History

  In Part 1 of this special two-part series, we’re joined by Gwinn Thompson, author of The Lincoln Family: Its Lost & Hidden History, for a deep dive into Abraham Lincoln’s earliest days in Kentucky. Drawing from years of research, Gwinn shares new insights about the Lincoln family’s roots in Mill Creek, Hardin County, and Beechland in Washington County, shedding light on long-overlooked locations and misunderstood facts about Lincoln's birthplace and childhood.For Gwinn’s book email, [email protected]://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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