While recent rumors of a massacre in Bowling Green have been greatly exaggerated, 200 years ago, the brutal honor killing of a politician, which culminated in a double suicide turned execution, captivated Americans with its drama. More Shakespearean tragedy than a massacre, this sordid tale of operatic proportions came to be known as the Kentucky Tragedy.

Song: “Bowling Green”, traditional

Researched, written, scored, and produced by Mr. and Mrs. Hall of Welcome Little Stranger.

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