Archive for November, 2009
Kentucky Politics: Bombast, Burgoo & Bourbon
Kentucky Politics: Bombast, Burgoo & Bourbon
A presentation by
Berry Craig
Author & WKCTC History Professor
December 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
In the Library Meeting Room
Time was, Kentucky politics was dominated by the three Bs—Bombast, Burgoo, and Bourbon. Craig begins this talk by examining each of these spicy ingredients in turn. He ends by relating a tale [...]
“Myths & Misconceptions about Paducah : Myths, Legends, Lore, Lies & Damnable Lies”
“Myths & Misconceptions about Paducah : Myths, Legends, Lore, Lies & Damnable Lies”
A presentation by
John E. L. Robertson
Author & Local Historian
During this talk Robertson will discuss fascinating and some perhaps controversial aspects of Paducah’s history, including often debated Chief Paduke, internationally know “Speedie”, Pegleg Pete and the tales of the witches of Island Creek and the “eyes” [...]
