Kentucky History & Haunts

• 150. Junius Booth & The Passenger Pigeon Funeral

  Episode 150 (hooray) explores the historical significance of the Passenger Pigeon, the life of Junius Booth, and the cultural impact of extinction. It delves into the tragic story of the Passenger Pigeon, once abundant in North America, and the role of hunting and habitat loss in its extinction. The discussion also highlights the life of Junius Booth, father of John Wilkes Booth, and his connection to the passenger pigeon, revealing the intertwining of history, theater, and wildlife conservation.Get a copy of My Thoughts Be Bloody: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-Thoughts-Be-Bloody/Nora-Titone/9781416586067To leave Jessie a tip for her work on this episode, Venmo: @kyhistoryhauntsSend a postcard or chotchke to Jessie:Jessie Bartholomew9115 Leesgate Rd Suite ALouisville, KY 40222Send comments or conerns to [email protected] the show on Instagram @kyhistoryhaunts or find the page on Facebook or the group Facebook History & Haunts & More for additional episode information and photos!Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rating on Spotify. Also be sure to leave a comment with feedback if you're listening on Spotify. I love to hear from you all! *KYHH episode transcripts are auto-generated using AI and may contain errors

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• 149. The Murder of Mary Byron (Louisville)

  Mary Byron was waiting for her car to warm up in the parking lot of the mall where she worked on the night of her 21st birthday. She was about to head home to decorate the Christmas tree with her family. Instead she was shot to death by Donavan Harris, her former boyfriend. Just a few weeks earlier, Harris was arrested for holding Mary hostage at gunpoint and assaulting her in the basement of her own home. He was released on bond, and less than a week later, Mary was dead.This left the Mary's family, and the community, wondering if things could have been different if they had been notified of his release from jail. This case ultimately led to the creation of the victim notification service known today as VINE.*Listener discretion advised*Thanks to Christopher B. for recommending this case.Thanks to Ms. Lillie for becoming a Patreon member!Thanks to Neal for your donation and for hyping the show up while visiting local landmarks!The 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-844-BESAFE1 (237-2331)Follow the show on Instagram @kyhistory haunts or look it up on Facebook by typing the show name in the search bar. Send emails to [email protected] mail to:Kentucky History & Haunts9115 Leesgate Rd, Suite ALouisville, KY 40222

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• 148. Dr. Mary Ellen Britton

  Dr. Britton was the first black woman in Kentucky to practice medicine... but there is so much more to her story! Born in Lexington in 1855, she grew up a free black citizen and went to private schools in Lexington, then Berea college. She studied medicine in Battle Creek, Michigan under Dr. Kellogg. Dr. Britton helped open the Colored Orphans home in Lexington. She caused a stir at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. She protested the Separate Coach bill in the 1890s- her speech later published in the Lexington Herald-Leader.She was a teacher, writer, doctor and activist. *This episode briefly mentions suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Let me know what you think of the episode by leaving a comment on Spotify or sending an email to [email protected] mailing address is: Jessie Bartholomew9115 Leesgate Rd, Suite ALouisville, KY 40222I research, write, record and edit every episode. If you'd like to leave me a tip you can Venmo me, @kyhistoryhauntsLinks:https://bereaky.gov/for-visitors/community-profile/history/https://networks.h-net.org/node/2289/blog/ky-woman-suffrage/2574422/1887-speech-mary-e-britton-danville-woman-suffragehttps://www.jstor.org/stable/23384055?read-now=1&seq=11#page_scan_tab_contents

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• 147. Stephen Bishop & Slavery at Mammoth Cave

  In the late 1830s, the owner of Mammoth Cave hoped to attract more tourists to the area. One of the key figures in making that happen was a slave named Stephen Bishop. Stephen became one of the most popular guides in the caves history, as well as a brave and savvy explorer, responsible for the expansion of the cave system with his discovery of several 'new' areas like the Bottomless Pit and Ruins of Karnak.It was stipulated in his owners will that Stephen was to be emancipated seven years after the owners death, and he was finally free in 1856, but unfortunately his story does not have a happy ending.There is so much more to be said about the role of slaves related to the early exploration and management of Mammoth Cave than what's covered in this episode. For further research, I recommend starting with the following-*Legendary tour Guides who were Enslaved AmericansA National Council for the Social Studies Publication Number58 • January/February 2017*Mammoth Cave, Slavery, and Kentucky: Overcoming the Chains that Bind Susan Farmer Western Kentucky University, *https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/02/travel/in-kentucky-a-family-at-the-center-of-the-earth.html*https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/historyculture/african-american-history.htmIf you'd like to be pen pals, you'd like to send me holiday cards or some homemade jam, my mailing address is:Jessie Bartholomew9115 Leesgate Rd, Suite ALouisville, KY 40222Email [email protected] topic suggestions, feedback or corrections. Connect with the show on Instagram @kyhistoryhaunts and search Kentucky History & Haunts on Facebook. Leave a comment on this episode if you're listening on Spotify and let me know what you think!Please leave a review or rating on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen!

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• 146. A Century Ago in Kentucky- December 1924

  Welcome to another installment of 'A Century Ago in Kentucky', where I share some of my favorite newspaper clippings from Kentucky newspapers in 1924. This episode includes stories of prisoners celebrating behind bars, while others are set free in time for the holidays, hundreds of gallons of wine are poured into the sewer by the Feds, plus fires and other accidents, burglars, crossword puzzles, and a special appearance by my great-grandfather! This episode includes clippings from the Louisville Courier-Journal and The Lexington Herald-Leader. This podcast is researched, written, recorded and produced by me, Jessie Bartholomew. To leave me a tip for a cup of coffee, use the following link: https://account.venmo.com/u/kyhistoryhaunts For more on crossword puzzles: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/enigmatology https://time.com/5811396/crossword-history/

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