Resurrecting the Dead
Joe Barry’s Uncommon History Blog
Daniel boone meets Leeroy Jenkins
How does a 2005-era viral video game meme relate to the American War of Independence? The answer is a cautionary tale of poor planning, insufficient intelligence, and rash decisions.
Delia Webster: The “Petticoat Abolitionist”
Delia Webster was an anti-slavery activist repeatedly imprisoned for her efforts to free enslaved people. She operated in Lexington and Trimble County, Kentucky, and became known as the “Petticoat Abolitionist.” But first, she had to emerge from the shadow of her father to find her true voice.
North Star Over Trimble: Henry Bibb’s Journey to Freedom
In the antebellum years, Trimble County in Northern Kentucky represented strategic terrain on the Underground Railroad, and it produced Henry Bibb, an enslaved man who escaped bondage to become a champion of freedom.
Andrew Jackson’s Rough Start with Kentucky
Throughout the War of 1812, the Commonwealth of Kentucky carried more than its weight in combat, and suffered an enormously disproportionate burden of the casualties. It took a while for Andrew Jackson to appreciate this.