I chose the bearcat statue as my “public history in the wild” subject. It is an iconic attraction on campus and exists to inform everyone of the history of our beloved mascot. What is the story behind the bearcat? This statue, located centrally in Varsity Village, answers this question.

The bearcat statue catches the attention of everyone who walks by. A popular Instagram picture setting, this statue is all over social media acting as the one thing that identifies The University of Cincinnati. Overall, I believe this statue to be an informative and successful piece of public history.