From their website:

“Located in the Devou family’s 19th-century home, BCM was established in 1950 to honor the late William Behringer, a Covington native and avid traveler. Its original collection featured an assortment of memorabilia Behringer acquired during his international exploits as well as items unearthed or collected by archeologist and the museum’s first curator, Ellis Crawford. Such curiosities included a black bear, a two-headed calf and other anthropological treasures that are still on display today. ”