Insights Lecture Series

Lectures and book events featuring local and national experts speaking on a variety of subjects chosen for their relevance and their ability to spark insight and dialogue. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Friday, February 17
The Last Mountain
Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
In the valleys of Appalachia, a small community is waging a battle with a coal mining company to preserve a mountain they hold dear. This documentary (featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) follows this battle and raises issues at the epicenter of America’s struggle to balance its energy needs with environmental concerns. Join us to discuss this riveting issue.

6 p.m. Documentary Screening (Click here to view the trailer)
7:45 p.m. Panel discussion moderated by Greg Howard, Executive Director of the Urban Appalachian Council
8:30 p.m. Program Concludes
Light refreshments and coffee will be provided

Thursday, April 19
Edge of Appalachia
Chris Bedel
This lecture will highlight the natural history of the 15,000-acre Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System and will provide insight into the museum’s role in this biologically important area. The nature preserve of global importance is one of the most bio-diverse natural areas in the region and is one of the largest privately owned preserves east of the Mississippi.
 
7:30 p.m.
Reakirt Auditorium

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Brush up on your Cincinnati History with our Brown Bag Lecture Series! In its eighth season, these exciting noon-time programs cover numerous topics around the history of Cincinnati. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase lunch at the Gateway Café in the Rotunda. No reservations required, but space is limited!

All lectures are from noon to 1 p.m. and take place in the Losantiville Dining Room or our Reakirt Auditorium.

Presented by Cincinnati Museum Center and Cincinnati Heritage Programs.

November 21, 2011
Cincinnati’s German Heritage
Kathleen Brinker

December 19, 2011
America’s Story from Depression to Super Power
Kat Lang

January 23, 2012
Canal Days: The Miami and Erie Canal & the Growth of Cincinnati
Dave Savage

February 13, 2012
Cincinnati 1850 to early 20th Century
Mike Lawrence

March 19, 2012
Women of Cincinnati
Kathleen Brinker

April 16, 2012
The Powel Crosley Story
Barb Jennings

May 21, 2012
Cincinnati’s Black Entrepreneurs
Blanche Sullivan