Hezekiah Watkins: Freedom Rider
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.
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3300 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United States
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Cultural Mosaic: Enchanted Norway
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesTravel 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…
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History of the Orphan Train
2020 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY, United StatesIn 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 and steal just to survive. This was a time before child labor laws or government programs aimed at helping the children. So, a man by…
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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 was never forgotten, and successfully campaigned to have Spalding recognized in town. During this presentation, Dave will discuss John, his D-Day heroics, and his post-war…
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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 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…
more: “American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture ” Author Visit
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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.