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Black History Month Celebration

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Kathryn

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center is proud to be a sponsor of the Ashland Black History Month Celebration. All events are open to the public and there is no charge to attend.

Exhibits at the Highlands Museum
African American Military History

The Spirit of Frederick Douglass
Wednesday, February 8th at noon
Ashland Community & Technical College
J.B. Sowards Theatre
1400 College Drive, Ashland

Michael E. Crutcher, Sr. is an actor, presenter, scholar, US Army retiree, and former Assistant Professor at UK’s Lexington Community College. This presentation shares the spirit of Frederick Douglass and his principles of freedom, equality, religion, and self-esteem.

Gospel Night: Let Your Voices Sing
Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
1620 Winchester Avenue, Ashland

Enjoy choirs from throughout the region as we celebrate the African American music, born through the spirituals and work songs of slavery, that has had a profound effect on American culture.

If your choir would like to participate, forms are available at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center and must be returned by February 6th. The event is limited to 4 entrants.

A Night at the Apollo
Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Ashland Community & Technical College
J.B. Sowards Theatre
1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY

Since 1933, Amateur Night at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theatre has been a launching pad for some of the country’s entertainers. Talen discovered at the Apollo includes Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson and Patti LaBelle. This showcase gives amateur talent in the Tri-State a chance to share their talents in music, song, dance, poetry, comedy and drama.

Performers can pick up an entry form at the museum or print the one below. The show is for all ages, groups and individuals.  There is a $5.00 entry fee. Registration ends February 24th. The show is limited to 20 entrants.

Please note that the forms are due by February 24th. apollo night flyer (Read-Only)

Mr. Watson Come Here: A History of Communications

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Kathryn

See how man’s effort to communicate has grown over time with an exhibit that features the history of radio, telephones, newspapers, television, and more! Open from November to April.

School Daze

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

Step back in time and visit a one room 19th century schoolhouse.  A time when there was one teacher, and all grades learned together in a single classroom.  Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 1870s.

Aqua Zone

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

This exhibit includes a 210 gallon fish tank, provided and maintained by Bert’s Pet Center.  The tank houses fish that are native to the Ohio River including the Rock Bass, Spotted Sucker, Green and Red Sunfish among many more!  The fish were provided by the Northeastern Kentucky Fish & Game Association.  Children can also participate in color patterns, games, and water table activities.  Guests will have the opportunity to learn about ocean life as well as ocean coral.  More additions are planned for this exhibit in the near future, so make sure you keep checking back for updates!  Sponsored by Ladies of the Highlands.

Discovery Cavern

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

Youth and adults can leave the river and explore a cave!  Discovery Cavern is a walk-through, crawl through cave where bats fly and rock formations stand tall.  Discover the impact that people have had on caves from prehistory to modern day usage and decipher the rock art that ancient peoples left behind.  Sponsored by:  Duke Energy, Wal-Mart, Sunoco, The Putnam Agency, Liebert Corporation, DTR, Inc. Sun Chemical, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, and the Rotary Club of Ashland.