Jessica K. Whitehead
@jessicakwhitehead.bsky.social
Curator, artist, and author of DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD and THE HISTORY OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY IN 75 OBJECTS.
#publichistory
#harlanhubbard
www.driftwoodharlanhubbard.com
#publichistory
#harlanhubbard
www.driftwoodharlanhubbard.com
“Every day in America revealed more to me about my own misunderstandings.”
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This is a powerful book. #karenrussell #theantidote #thisisamerica
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This is a powerful book. #karenrussell #theantidote #thisisamerica
March 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“Every day in America revealed more to me about my own misunderstandings.”
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This is a powerful book. #karenrussell #theantidote #thisisamerica
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This is a powerful book. #karenrussell #theantidote #thisisamerica
Frankfort/Lexington area friends, just a reminder that I will be at the Paul Sawyier Public Library this Tuesday to give a lecture and sign copies of Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard. I would love to see you there! ☀️💙🛶
Register now: www.pspl.org/event/hubbard
Register now: www.pspl.org/event/hubbard
March 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Frankfort/Lexington area friends, just a reminder that I will be at the Paul Sawyier Public Library this Tuesday to give a lecture and sign copies of Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard. I would love to see you there! ☀️💙🛶
Register now: www.pspl.org/event/hubbard
Register now: www.pspl.org/event/hubbard
Continue making your voice heard, Kentucky, and ask your representatives to vote NO to SB 89, which would threaten our precious waterways in the Commonwealth. So far, your advocacy seems to be working! #VoteNOtoSB89
March 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Continue making your voice heard, Kentucky, and ask your representatives to vote NO to SB 89, which would threaten our precious waterways in the Commonwealth. So far, your advocacy seems to be working! #VoteNOtoSB89
Tonight’s event @filsonhistorical.bsky.social may be sold out, but there are still plenty of opportunities to come hear me talk about Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard, which is officially out TODAY from @kentuckypress.bsky.social 🤓🍾🎉
February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tonight’s event @filsonhistorical.bsky.social may be sold out, but there are still plenty of opportunities to come hear me talk about Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard, which is officially out TODAY from @kentuckypress.bsky.social 🤓🍾🎉
It’s a beautiful, sunny, release week for DRIFTWOOD. I’m gearing up for a week-long extravaganza of Hubbard events. Harlan and Anna’s story has never been more relevant—let’s all support the arts, support the humanities, and support the health of our beloved landscapes and riverscapes together. 💛🛶
February 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s a beautiful, sunny, release week for DRIFTWOOD. I’m gearing up for a week-long extravaganza of Hubbard events. Harlan and Anna’s story has never been more relevant—let’s all support the arts, support the humanities, and support the health of our beloved landscapes and riverscapes together. 💛🛶
Prepping for upcoming DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD programs with some oldies, but goodies.
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#languageoflandscape
#harlanhubbard
#richardtaylor
#paulsawyier
#johnmarin
#walteringlisanderson
#charlesburchfield
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#languageoflandscape
#harlanhubbard
#richardtaylor
#paulsawyier
#johnmarin
#walteringlisanderson
#charlesburchfield
February 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Prepping for upcoming DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD programs with some oldies, but goodies.
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#languageoflandscape
#harlanhubbard
#richardtaylor
#paulsawyier
#johnmarin
#walteringlisanderson
#charlesburchfield
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#languageoflandscape
#harlanhubbard
#richardtaylor
#paulsawyier
#johnmarin
#walteringlisanderson
#charlesburchfield
My Valentine knows me well. Bean has a new friend: Mr. Bobo, the Baboon. 💛💙🧡❤️😾 Thanks for the inspo, Sam & Diane. #mrbobo @redd_beard88
February 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
My Valentine knows me well. Bean has a new friend: Mr. Bobo, the Baboon. 💛💙🧡❤️😾 Thanks for the inspo, Sam & Diane. #mrbobo @redd_beard88
In 1774, Phillis Wheatley wrote in a letter, "In every breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call love of freedom; it is impatient of oppression." Phillis wrote this out of a place of intense generosity, after having been enslaved. Let's not let her down.
February 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
In 1774, Phillis Wheatley wrote in a letter, "In every breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call love of freedom; it is impatient of oppression." Phillis wrote this out of a place of intense generosity, after having been enslaved. Let's not let her down.
It’s a mood. 😾
February 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
It’s a mood. 😾
Bean wants you to learn about and register for the sweet, sweet upcoming book events related to the release of DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD. Be there, or be square, she says.
driftwoodharlanhubbard.com/about-the-bo...
driftwoodharlanhubbard.com/about-the-bo...
February 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Bean wants you to learn about and register for the sweet, sweet upcoming book events related to the release of DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD. Be there, or be square, she says.
driftwoodharlanhubbard.com/about-the-bo...
driftwoodharlanhubbard.com/about-the-bo...
Really looking forward to diving into the new book by @sepinwall.bsky.social about the amazing show, BETTER CALL SAUL. Planning to coordinate a re-watch with the read. 🧡💛🤓⚖️
February 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Really looking forward to diving into the new book by @sepinwall.bsky.social about the amazing show, BETTER CALL SAUL. Planning to coordinate a re-watch with the read. 🧡💛🤓⚖️
Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio friends! I’m thrilled to be hosted by @josephbethcincy on Wednesday, February 26, when I will be discussing my newly-released DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD and signing copies at 7 PM. Come on out, and bring your friends!
February 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio friends! I’m thrilled to be hosted by @josephbethcincy on Wednesday, February 26, when I will be discussing my newly-released DRIFTWOOD: THE LIFE OF HARLAN HUBBARD and signing copies at 7 PM. Come on out, and bring your friends!
It’s a fascinating (and troubling) time to be diving into the way Westward Expansion shaped American character. Tonight’s foray takes me into SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON (1949).
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#westernwomenproject #westerns #johnford #sheworeayellowribbon
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#westernwomenproject #westerns #johnford #sheworeayellowribbon
February 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It’s a fascinating (and troubling) time to be diving into the way Westward Expansion shaped American character. Tonight’s foray takes me into SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON (1949).
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#westernwomenproject #westerns #johnford #sheworeayellowribbon
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#westernwomenproject #westerns #johnford #sheworeayellowribbon
Guess what I got to hold in my hands for the first time today?!
#driftwoodharlanhubbard
#driftwoodharlanhubbard
February 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Guess what I got to hold in my hands for the first time today?!
#driftwoodharlanhubbard
#driftwoodharlanhubbard
Dayum, John.
January 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Dayum, John.
Just a classic history 🤓 kind of day with the wonderful people and collections of the Kentucky Historical Society. 💛 So exciting diving into objects and archives related to early racing in Kentucky. #publichistory #historynerd
January 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Just a classic history 🤓 kind of day with the wonderful people and collections of the Kentucky Historical Society. 💛 So exciting diving into objects and archives related to early racing in Kentucky. #publichistory #historynerd
Thanks to Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington for putting out a double stack of my Derby book written for the Kentucky Derby Museum! 💛🤓🏆
January 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Thanks to Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington for putting out a double stack of my Derby book written for the Kentucky Derby Museum! 💛🤓🏆
A magnificent day to visit Sportsman’s Hill in Lincoln County, KY.
January 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A magnificent day to visit Sportsman’s Hill in Lincoln County, KY.
Atop Sportsman’s Hill in beautiful Lincoln County, KY. 💙💛🧡
January 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Atop Sportsman’s Hill in beautiful Lincoln County, KY. 💙💛🧡
“There is a good deal of the child left in people who have grown up too soon.” #nowreading #opioneers #willacather #westernwomenproject
January 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“There is a good deal of the child left in people who have grown up too soon.” #nowreading #opioneers #willacather #westernwomenproject
To those on here who don’t know me, here’s my latest book, set to arrive this February. It’s a comprehensive biography of the artist, writer, and sustainability pioneer who has long enjoyed the moniker “Kentucky’s Thoreau.” From University Press of Kentucky. 💙
January 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
To those on here who don’t know me, here’s my latest book, set to arrive this February. It’s a comprehensive biography of the artist, writer, and sustainability pioneer who has long enjoyed the moniker “Kentucky’s Thoreau.” From University Press of Kentucky. 💙
Salt water fish tank. A timely reminder that beautiful things can adapt to survival under unthinkable pressure and little-to-no resources. 💙
January 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Salt water fish tank. A timely reminder that beautiful things can adapt to survival under unthinkable pressure and little-to-no resources. 💙
I was certainly conflicted by this one, and remain mystified by some of the changes from Edna Ferber’s book, but Giant (1955) was a fun place to start this #westernwomenproject. Check out Julie Gilbert’s absorbing study of making the film a reality.
January 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I was certainly conflicted by this one, and remain mystified by some of the changes from Edna Ferber’s book, but Giant (1955) was a fun place to start this #westernwomenproject. Check out Julie Gilbert’s absorbing study of making the film a reality.
I’ve been on a journey, recently, with films and books related to women and the American West. I’m sketching out two (!!) new books right now that are related to the subject. If you have recommendations of favorite westerns (books or movies) featuring strong female characters, do tell! #westerns
January 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I’ve been on a journey, recently, with films and books related to women and the American West. I’m sketching out two (!!) new books right now that are related to the subject. If you have recommendations of favorite westerns (books or movies) featuring strong female characters, do tell! #westerns
I can promise plenty of this warm-and-fuzzy content (plus lots of books, films, music, art, culture, writing, cooking, gardening) on this account. 👋🏻 Welcome.
January 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I can promise plenty of this warm-and-fuzzy content (plus lots of books, films, music, art, culture, writing, cooking, gardening) on this account. 👋🏻 Welcome.