Friends of Big Bone Program – Whiskey Spirits Along the Ohio

Whiskey Spirits Along the Ohio

Matt Becher, Boone County Historic Preservation Officer

Soon the night of spooks and spirits, Halloween, will arrive, but a different type of spirit reached Boone County in the mid-1800s, the legendary Petersburg distillery. Learn about this industrial giant along the Ohio River, which made more whiskey than any other Kentucky distillery of its day.  Also, see meeting agenda notes below:

Friends of Big Bone Meeting Agenda

October 27, 2022

Item Updates

• Treasurer’s Report
• Status of National Historic Landmark application
• Report on programs at BBLSHS

1. Great Outdoor Weekend
2. Salt Fest

• November Board/Officers Meeting
• December Christmas Potluck at BBL
• Report on Bison Trail Project
• Update on lending library at the park
• Other

Items for Discussion

• FOBB Programs for 2023 (need 5-6 programs)

1. Cathy Collopy has offered to do another program about Dinsmore
2. Bridget Striker has offered to do a Part 2 of Big Bone and the Underground Railroad
3. Dave Hauber has offered to do a program on elephant-like creatures that once roamed North America
4. Suggestions for future programs

• Boone Co. River Initiative- next meeting in Rabbit Hash December 1^st 7:00-9:00
• Paleontological Society in October 2023
• Other