History

A person dressed as the Pope Lick Monster, wearing a furry costume and goat horns, pretends to choke City Editor Katie. The photo has a playful and staged air about it.

History

Meet these legendary Louisville monsters

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5 Louisville Podcast Episodes for October

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Historical marker for Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, standing under a tree with the cemetery’s gravestones visible in the background. The marker notes the cemetery’s incorporation in 1886 by prominent Black citizens and lists notable individuals buried there, including Dr. Robert B. Scott, Atwood S. Wilson, Sylvester Weaver, and Bessie Allen.

History

Flashback Friday: Louisville Cemetery

Discover the history of Louisville Cemetery — from prominent Black founders to Derby-winning jockey William Walker Sr. — in our latest look at the city’s historical markers.

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A black and white photo of a log cabin surrounded by a crowd.

History

Do you remember the 21st night of September in Louisville?

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Louisvillians were up to this week throughout the years.

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A historical marker sign detailing the life of Rev. William H. Sheppard, a missionary who denounced colonialism in the Congo.

History

Flashback Friday: The life of Rev. William H. Shepphard

This Louisville pastor documented colonialism in Africa in the early parts of the 20th century.

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Black-and-white photo of a Market Street in Louisville from 1940, showing vintage cars parked in front of a department store named "Bacon's." The storefront has large display windows with mannequins, and neighboring shops include one labeled “Logan.” The multi-story buildings have ornate architectural details above the ground floor.

Culture

Department stores that used to exist in Louisville

This back-to-school history lesson takes a look at five former department + mall anchor stores that used to be in Louisville.

July 31, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

A building with glass windows and various colored bricks.

Play

Museums in Louisville

Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Louisville, KY have it all.

June 25, 2025

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A purple hockey jersey with green and yellow accents, with an ice skating frog wielding a hockey stick.

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Learn the history of the Louisville RiverFrogs

Frogs, panthers, and cyclones oh my.

June 24, 2025

A historic sign about the st. matthew church in front of a red brick church building.

Culture

Marking History: The House of Ruth

Historical Marker 2519 marks a 19th-century church that became the home for a nonprofit still serving LOU today.

June 10, 2025

the historical marker in front of Muhammad Ali's childhood home

Culture

Explained: Kentucky historical markers

Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Historical Society’s markers.

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