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The Skills That Helped Shape Early America

NKY History Hour Discusses the Expertise Enslaved Africans Brought to America

Many of the beautiful objects we associate with early America were crafted by skilled hands whose stories are often not told. Behind the craftsmanship of furniture, textiles and decorative arts are individuals whose knowledge and training shaped everyday life in a growing nation. The next NKY History Hour at Behringer-Crawford Museum explores the expertise enslaved Africans brought with them and how that knowledge influenced the objects we still study and display today.

Join educator, author and filmmaker Dr. Joan Ferrante for “Skills They Already Possessed: What Enslaved Africans Brought With Them,” a free virtual program on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ferrante will examine the specialized training and experience many enslaved Africans carried across the Atlantic. Rather than learning trades only after arrival, many individuals were already accomplished in areas such as furniture making, textile production, pearl diving and other skilled work that was actively sought through the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

A Valentine for Trekkies and Fashion Lovers at Behringer-Crawford Museum

Set your phaser to fabulous with a little Valentine's sparkle! Hollywood sci-fi and pageant glamour are joining Treasures From the Attic: 250 Years of Fashion & Furniture at Behringer-Crawford Museum. Opening February 14, the exhibition offers guests a sweet and unexpected way to fall in love with fashion history, featuring the original Star Trek: The Original Series costume worn by actress Lee Meriwether.

Take a Closer Look: 250 Years of Life Told Through Fashion and Furniture

On Display Through August 9, 2026

Every chair holds the memory of those who sat in it and every garment bears the imprint of the person who wore it. These ordinary objects quietly document how people lived, worked and expressed themselves. Beginning February 14, 2026, visitors can trace these hidden histories in Treasures From the Attic: 250 Years of Fashion & Furniture at Behringer-Crawford Museum, on view through August 9, 2026.

Summer Adventures Begin at BCM!

2026 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Summer’s around the corner and BCM Summer Camps are back! Packed with hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and creative projects, these camps are designed for curious kids who love to explore, imagine and try new things.

Behringer-Crawford Museum offers themed camps for ages 4 through rising 8th graders, and registration is now open. Families can choose from the following sessions:

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