In the Cavalcade of America episode Adventure on the Kentucky, we are introduced to Cincinnati's Shryock, portrayed by Richard Widmark, who is living in a small town during the early days of the Civil War. As a ferryman and schoolteacher, Shryock is tasked with operating a ferry across the Kentucky River while also educating local children. The story begins in September 1861, where the atmosphere is charged with uncertainty and the looming threat of war. Shryock's students are eager to discuss the conflict, but he tries to keep their focus on their studies, particularly a lesson on Roman history that ties into his own name, Cincinnati.