Frontiersman daniel boone was one of kentuckys most prominent explorers and many. The museums collections cover all periods of the regions history, including a fine display of civil war artifacts. Kentucky symphony orchestra concert in devou park girls just wanna have fun she bop live 7. He earned enough to buy hundreds of acres of northern kentucky hillside around 1860 and moved his family to the bluffs overlooking the ohio river. Devou home and the behringercrawford museum kenton. The hilltop parks overlooks offer views of the cincinnati skyline and the ohio river valley. Devourment death metal artist, musical group, webpage, musical artist. A large portion of the funds was provided by the devou family trust.
A regional museum, bcm has documented historic civil war battery sites in three counties, including those in devou park. Historic images of devou park, covington, kentucky. You can enter via park drive, montague road, park lane, parkway avenue or devou drive. A history of kentucky by elizabeth shelby kinkead 1896. A new history of kentucky brings the commonwealth to life, from pikeville to the purchase, from covington to corbin, this account reveals kentuckys many faces and deep traditions. Your tour guide shares history and local insights as you stroll through historic neighborhoods and parks. Download a printable pdf version of the park map in english or espanol. Before this sprawling oasis of rolling hills and scenic groves was transformed into a public park, it was william p. Summer series at devou park awilliamson 20180902t16. There were a few houses along lexington pike, the current old state roadthe forerunner of dixie highway. An extant civil war fort, battery bates, is located in the park.
Dave schroeder wrote a brief history of devou at this site. Good food, good drinks, good books friends of steely. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing. Covington historic homes tours with the kenton county public librarys local history and genealogy d. The book or books on this media were ed prior to january 1, 1923 andor are government publications which are free of. Saturday, july the ksos studio orchestra celebrates five decades of popular female artists and girl bands patsy cline, whitney houston, adele, en vogue, taylor swift, patti labelle and many more. Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becomingthe first u. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Youth on this campus attend covington independent public schools.
Charles family moved to northern kentucky in the 1860s present day devou park. The following directions will lead you to the welcome center. The space is perfect for letting your imaginations run. For park shelter rental please view our online shelter reservation system, here. Devou park was originally the family farm of william p. The ramage civil war museum will be open and offers a book sale with over 1,000 civil war history books.
Mar 01, 2019 the museums leaders have worked to make the place more than a collection of interesting objects. Page 276 in touching upon the life history of the subject of this sketch the writer aims to avoid fulsome. Concertgoers are invited to bring folding chairs or blankets for seating. Published by the kenton county historical society, northern kentucky heritage is an awardwinning magazine comprising articles of interest from the entire 10county northern kentucky region. Sculptures of all sorts are spread throughout the hills and valleys of this gorgeous park. In 1956, the kentucky general assembly passed a bill that eliminated park boards in cities of the secondclass. Behringercrawford museum is off i7175 exit 191 pike st. During the holiday season, children, parents and grandparents enjoy watching the. In the 1800s, park hills was mostly uninhabited, as it was too hilly to farm and too inaccessible to build homes. Weather permitting, concerts are held in bcms outdoor amphitheater at 1600 montague road devou park, covington ky 41011. Lowell harrison, professor emeritus of history at western kentucky university, is the author of many books, including george rogers clark and the war in the west. History of devou park our story began more than 100 years ago. The kentucky historical society is formed by a group of prominent kentuckians and charged with preserving the history of the commonwealth.
The hilltop park s overlooks offer views of the cincinnati skyline and the ohio river valley. Gunn commented, other cities have parks and find it profitable to maintain them. Cincinnati parks best parks in cincinnati and northern kentucky. Devou park covington 2020 all you need to know before. It is the namesake of the nearby city of park hills. He earned enough to buy hundreds of acres of northern kentucky. The devou park advisory committee dpac provides oversight for the maintenance of the physical structures of devou park. Lake park, near frankfort, kentucky, on the fourth of july, 1876 by c. Learn what there is to discover at seven unique parks in cincinnati and northern kentucky.
The museums leaders have worked to make the place more than a collection of interesting objects. Devou park is covered by the covington, ky us topo map quadrant. Page 276 in touching upon the life history of the subject of this sketch the writer aims to avoid fulsome encomium and extravagant praise. The beginning the city of covington began seriously making plans for park facilities in 1906 with the creation of the covington park board. Devou park campus chnk main campus chnk behavioral health. Nearby, your guests will find multiple worldclass hotels and plenty of options for local dining, shopping and exploring. Apr 27, 2020 devou park was originally the family farm of william p. Covingtons behringercrawford museum is located in the old devou family home in the 700acre devou park.
Therefore the behringercrawford museum is a center for the collection, presentation, study and enjoyment of our natural, cultural, visual and performing arts heritage. Behringercrawford museum in devou park has named three people as this years recipients of the twoheaded calf award. Printed park maps are available at trail head kiosks and facilities throughout the park. In 1845, james taylor eubank purchased a portion of what today encompasses devou park. The complete guide to kentucky state parks is the onestop resource for information on great places to view kentuckys natural beauty, tour historical sites, golf, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, rock climb, and enjoy almost any other type of. Use the calendar below to book a tee time at devou golf course, northern kentucky s leading public course.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Devou home and the behringercrawford museum kenton county. The kentucky horse park in fayette county hosts the world equestrian games, the first time the games had taken place outside of europe. Devou park covington 2020 all you need to know before you. Its a great place to get some exercise while exploring phenomenal art. Apr 27, 2009 the complete guide to kentucky state parks is the onestop resource for information on great places to view kentucky s natural beauty, tour historical sites, golf, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, rock climb, and enjoy almost any other type of outdoor recreation. Cincinnati parks best parks in cincinnati and north kentucky. The behringer crawford museum in devou park is a local favorite of ours and we are so excited to hear about the addition of natureplay at bcm. Devou park golf course book a tee time at nkys leading. If walking isnt your thing, the park does rent carts to get around to see all the sculptures. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. History of kentucky, volume 3 history of kentucky, william elsey connelley. Administration building childrens home of northern kentucky.
The history of covington, kentucky began in 1815, with the citys founding. Enjoy the best of both worlds at the bluffs at devou park. Bring your camera, a picnic or your favorite book this view is worth savoring. The fourstory museums interactive exhibits provide a trip through northern kentuckys history from prehistoric mammoth fossils and ancient indian artifacts to early settlement, the civil war and the 21 st century. The hilltop parks overlooks offer panoramic views of the cincinnati skyline and the ohio river valley below. Mar 05, 2020 when you are in covington ky you have to visit devou park it is a large park on the hills overlooking covington and cincinnati. When you are in covington ky you have to visit devou park it is a large park on the hills overlooking covington and cincinnati. Theres a sordid and salacious backstory to beautiful. It is now associated with the history and geography department of northern kentucky university, as well as the graduate school of masters of public history candidates. Book a tee time at devou golf course, northern kentuckys leading public course offering views of the cincinnati skyline, fun for golfers of all ability. Showcasing views of the cincinnati skyline, the 6,091yard layout offers plush zoysia fairways and bent grass greens. Shortly thereafter, he began constructing a substantial brick federal style farmhouse on the property. This nature and history focused play area is a hands on wonderland for children of all ages and abilities.
Sep 25, 2019 located on a halfacre plot in the soughtafter kenton hills neighborhood of covington, kentucky, the home is within walking distance to devou park, a 700acre piece of land thats accessed by a scenic windy road and features historic homes, a golf course, and popular sledding hills. Originally located in downtown covington, childrens home of northern kentucky moved to devou park in 1925. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions. Summer series at devou park kentucky symphony orchestra. He is a threetime recipient of the kentucky historical societys outstanding. In the early 1990s the museum built an outdoor amphitheater where people enjoy an annual freshart auction and a weekly summer concert series. Contribute to the kentucky symphony orchestra and help keep the music playing in your community. P anoramic city views and beautiful parks are among the many perks of living in the cincinnati areaand this home checks both boxes. Powell will exhibit a portfolio of his pen and ink drawings of kentucky landmarks along with a display. Goebel park in the mainstrasse neighborhood and devou park, more than 500 acres 2 km 2 of pristine land in the western hills of the city. At this time, the covington park board disbanded and the park system was placed in the hands of the mayor and city. Theres a sordid and salacious backstory to beautiful devou park. Join facebook to connect with pete nerone and others you may know. The view from devou park in covington is magnificent, but very few.
Devou park covington, kentucky nestled in the hills overlooking the cities of covington and cincinnati, the 700acre park offers an array of recreational opportunities including an 18hole golf course, multiple playgrounds, picnic areas, eight miles of bike trails, a fishing lake, and nature trails. The hilltop park s overlooks offer panoramic views of the cincinnati skyline and the ohio river valley below. Box 641, covington, kentucky 410120641 859 4914003. The kentucky civil war bugle kentucky civil war sites. Its the best view in town, and its right here for you to enjoy. Located in the hills overlooking covington, kentucky, devou park offers a range of entertainment and recreational activities including theater, symphony, nature. They have playgrounds for the kids a great little museum and a golf course with tennis courts. A history of jessamine county, kentucky, from its earliest settlement to 1898 by bennett h. Devou park, covington, kentucky northern kentucky views. In case of inclement weather, the events will move indoors.
Devou meaning and origin of the name devou nameaning. Behringercrawford museum in devou park is serious about its mission as a. Located on a halfacre plot in the soughtafter kenton hills neighborhood of covington, kentucky, the home is within walking distance to devou park. The devou room opened in july 2017 and is located inside the devou park golf and event center. Over the years, the behringercrawford, situated in covingtons devou park, has hosted an. Raising scholarship funds for library science students at northern kentucky university has never been so much fun. Clark center for kentucky history in honor of the kentucky historian laureate, who died at age 102 just before the dedication. Discover librarianselected research resources on kentucky history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Join facebook to connect with theresa broschardt chittum and others you may know. Our versatile setting can host a myriad of event styles from elegant wedding ceremonies, formal seated dinners, and corporate meetings to birthday parties and more. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Devou park is located in northern kentucky, just minutes from downtown cincinnati and covington. Perched at the top of devou park s highest hill, our memorial overlook provides a sprawling panorama of cincinnati and covington. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. Nestled on over 25 acres of private property, our devou park campus provides a serene, therapeutic environment for kids in treatment. Aug 31, 2019 kentucky symphony orchestra concert in devou park girls just wanna have fun she bop live 7. Devou park advisory committee city of covington, ky. History comes alive at behringercrawford museum cincinnati. It is now associated with the history and geography department of northern kentucky university, as well as the graduate school of masters of public history. Kentuckys covered bridges and water mills explored by. Beautiful rolling hills, walkingbiking trails, peaceful resting and picnic areas along with playgrounds for children. The history of park hills from foundation through incorporation. Aug 08, 2019 weather permitting, concerts are held in bcms outdoor amphitheater at 1600 montague road devou park, covington ky 41011. Perched at the top of devou parks highest hill, our memorial overlook. List of books and articles about kentucky history online.
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