Alice Allison Dunnigan was born in Russellville, KY in 1906, and she became actively involved in the civil rights movement in the 1930's. She moved to Washington DC in 1942, and she became the first African American woman authorized to attend the White House, Congressional and Supreme Court press conferences. Fighting the twin strikes of…
Come join us in Jack Wells Activity Center at KWC to meet Civil Rights leader and youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins on his return to Owensboro.The KWC NAACP is the sponsor of this event.
Travel to the storybook landscapes of Norway for a whimsical evening of culture, cuisine, and a touch of troll magic! We’ll explore Norway’s stunning fjords, fascinating traditions, and folklore—complete with tales of the mischievous trolls said to dwell in forested mountains. Along the way, you’ll sample delicious Norwegian treats and discover what makes this Nordic…
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…
Few 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…
Summer 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 minutes to find him guilty. Bethea is hanged near the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky, with more than twenty thousand people in…
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Reviewing the life of Stephen Collins Foster and the song “My Old Kentucky Home.”
Get 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.
Jon us as we discuss the local murder case of Terri Howell.