Everyday Objects, Extraordinary Stories
NKY History Hour Spotlights BCM’s Treasures From the Attic
A simple telephone once carried voices across town, and a satin gown once took its place in the spotlight. Objects like these hold moments of ordinary life and extraordinary dreams. As Behringer-Crawford Museum prepares to open Treasures From the Attic: 250 Years of Fashion & Furniture on Feb. 14, NKY History Hour returns with two virtual programs that explore the people, trends and everyday choices that shaped those objects.
On Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m., NKU Public History Professor Dr. Brian Hackett presents “A Seat at the Table: Furniture Through 250 Years of Everyday Life.” Drawing on decades of museum experience and his hands-on work with NKU students, Hackett will discuss how American furniture has been shaped by pop culture, technology and changing tastes. His talk connects the past to the present and highlights pieces featured in BCM’s new exhibition.
On Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m., NKU student and BCM Collections Associate Sarah Jordan will present “Dressed for the Times: 250 Years of Fashion and Social Change.” Her program examines how clothing reflects identity, work, status and self-expression, bringing the fashion side of the exhibit into focus.
Together, the programs welcome guests to connect with the team behind the exhibition and to explore the stories and craftsmanship found in the artifacts before and after they are on display.
NKY History Hour is a virtual program, offered exclusively online. Participation is free, but registration is required to join via Zoom.
NKY History Hours are also be streamed live on BCM’s Facebook page and all past episodes can be viewed HERE.
NKY History Hour programs take place every other Tuesday evening. To support NKY History Hour and access many other entertaining and thought-provoking programs, join BCM today. Donations to support the museum’s educational programming are welcome.
Treasures From the Attic: 250 Years of Fashion & Furniture opens February 14, 2026, at Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park. For admission information and upcoming programs connected to the exhibition, CLICK HERE.
Special thanks to Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air, NKU Public History Program, Heather French Henry, the Rosemary Clooney House, Habitat for Humanity Restores and St. Vincent de Paul.
Behringer-Crawford Museum is supported in part by its members, the City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Court, ArtsWave, the Kentucky Arts Council, and the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame.
