History

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History
Elmer Lucille Allen: Louisville’s artist-scientist-activist
This Louisvillian was the first Black woman chemist at Brown-Forman.
March 18, 2026 01:43 PM
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Declan Lowthian
Brick building with a lit atrium at night.
Culture
The greenest building in Derby City
Louisville is home to the first Platinum LEED-certified building in Kentucky.
March 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
Circle display with an image of a swimmer and a paragraph of text in a museum.
History
Meet Louisville’s greatest swimmer, Mary T. Meagher
Dip into the history of “Madame Butterfly”
March 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
Journalist and writer Hunter S. Thompson stands in front of a cluttered desk.
Culture
GonzoFest returns for its 10th and final year
Buy the ticket, take the ride.
March 2, 2023
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Katie Molck
Locust Grove is a historic site in Louisville.
History
Spring programming marches into Locust Grove
New tours, sales, and lectures are in store.
February 28, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
A black and white old photograph of a stately house surrounded by an empty lot
History
Celebrate the “Night to RISE” event by learning the history of Neighborhood House
We’ve got the details on what to expect at the annual fundraiser for Neighborhood House, plus a history of its founding.
February 28, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Grid of 47 headshots of people.
City
Bingham Fellows create three projects to reinvent downtown
The plans include beautifying urban spaces, bringing art to neighborhoods, and supporting Black-owned businesses.
February 27, 2023
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Katie Molck
Black and white image of Muhammad Ali in the corner of a boxing ring.
History
Iconic February moments in Muhammad Ali’s history
February is for “The Greatest.”
February 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
A glass display case open on its henges.
History
See these 18 US President objects on display at the Frazier History Museum
Campaign buttons, drinkware, and medals are just a few of the items in the new President’s Day exhibit.
February 17, 2023
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Katie Molck
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History
Celebrate the Big Four Bridge’s 10th anniversary
Check out these historic photos of the Big Four Bridge.
February 7, 2023
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Brick street on a slope with a white care driving down.
Culture
Drive down one of Louisville’s last remaining cobblestone streets
And it’s one bumpy ride.
February 6, 2023
 · 
Katie Molck
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