History of the Orphan Train
In the mid 1850’s there were over thirty thousand children living on the streets of New York City. Children as young as four and five, who had to lie, cheat…
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2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States
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John M. Spalding, Owensboro’s D-Day Hero
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesFew people in Owensboro know the story of this local sports writer turned D-Day hero. Driven by this knowledge, Dave Roberts was determined to make sure that John Spalding's story…
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“American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture ” Author Visit
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesSummer 1936: Rainey Bethea, a young Black man, is tried for the rape and murder of an elderly white woman. The all-white, all-male jury takes just four and a half…
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My Old Kentucky Home: Reflections of the place, Stephen Collins Foster, and the state song
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesReviewing the life of Stephen Collins Foster and the song “My Old Kentucky Home.”
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Zodiac Party (Teens)
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesGet starstruck at our zodiac party! Enjoy zodiac-themed snacks and crafts, and read between the signs with a personalized book horoscope! For ages 13-18.
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True Owensboro Crime: Terri Howell
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesJon us as we discuss the local murder case of Terri Howell.