Enjoy engaging conversations led by Northern Kentucky University history professors and lecturers.
City Barbeque's Food for Thought series returns for 2026 with monthly lectures at the Cold Spring Branch from January through May. All talks are on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. View the lineup below.
For those unable to attend, lectures will be recorded by Campbell Media and air on their website, app and TV the following Sunday and Wednesday at 4:30 pm.
Sponsored by Highland Heights City Barbeque. Sandwiches provided.
The Radican Roots of U.S. Democracy with Dr. Jonathan Reynolds
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Dr. Jonathan Reynolds of the NKU History and Geography Department returns to discuss how the United States upended popular government practices by establishing a republican liberal democracy after its independence in the 18th century and how it impacted the world.
300 Years of American Furniture with Dr. Brian Hackett
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Dr. Brian Hackett visits the library to discuss
how furniture reflects the developments of our country over 300 years. As our country grew, so did our taste in furniture.
The Year That Made America: 1776 in Context with Dr. Andrea Sutherland
Tuesday, March 24
Step into the dramatic world of 1776: a year of bold declarations, battlefield heroics and everyday courage. This engaging presentation explores how political vision, military struggle and personal experiences came together to shape the birth of the United States. Discover the dramatic events and diverse voices that made 1776 the year that changed everything.
