History buffs should take the short drive to Fort Wright, Kentucky to view the James A.
History buffs should take the short drive to Fort Wright, Kentucky to view the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, which houses exhibits and artifacts detailing the history of the city and the region's role in the Civil War. The centerpiece of the Museum is the exhibit on the 1862 battle that pitted Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky against Confederate soldiers, when 70,000 Union soldiers and citizens joined forces to protect their homes.
Visitors can learn about the history of the battle and the contributions of the Black Brigade, one of the first African-American Army troops, and walk to Battery Hooper, the hilltop from which the soldiers observed enemy batteries across the Licking River. Several of Battery Hooper's limestone foundation walls were found on the site, and the interactive archeological dig is open to guests for exploration and participation. The Museum also hosts reenactments depicting the daily life of Union soldiers, while the costumed Fife and Drum Corps performs Civil War-era music.
