What can an archaeological dig reveal about one of Kentucky’s earliest settlements? Tune in to NKY History Hour as BCM archaeologist Jeannine Kreinbrink uncovers the surprising story of Constant’s Station, a long-forgotten frontier homestead that holds big clues about life, loss and perseverance in 18th-century Kentucky.

 

 

 

Recent excavations near Winchester in Clark County revealed the remains of John and Abigail Constant’s station, offering rare insight into a family determined to build a life on the frontier. The Constants began their Kentucky journey at Boonesborough in 1779, later establishing their own small station in 1784. Just a year later, they endured an attack by a small contingent of American Indians. Remarkably, they stayed, rebuilt and continued to occupy the site long after. 

 

Kreinbrink will share archaeological findings, stories of the Constant family and a closer look at how this resilient settlement helps us better understand early Kentucky life and the challenges faced by its earliest residents.