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“history roadshow” at the Mercer County Public Library!
n honor of Harrodsburg’s upcoming 250th birthday, on Wednesday, May 8, the Kentucky Historical Society is hosting a “history roadshow” at the Mercer County Public Library!KHS staff will present educational activities, opportunities for hands-on learning, and presentations about Harrodsburg history. Significant archival materials from KHS’s collection—including the state’s original 1792 constitution—will also be on display.Activities include:9:00 AM – 4:00 PMArchival and teaching collection materials on display9:00 AM – 1:00 PMEducational activity for middle school students (reservations required)1:00 PMPublic Program: “Slavery at the Springs and Strader v. Graham: Harrodsburg and the History of Fugitive Slave Law.”2:00 PMPublic Program: “Going Up Salt River: The Kentucky Origins of an American Expression”3:00 PMPublic Program: “Fort Harrod: Now and Then”We hope you can join us in Harrodsburg on May 8! This event is free and open to the public.Image: Pioneer Memorial State Park, Harrodsburg, KY, from Kentucky Historical Society, Postcards from Kentucky, Graphic 26.“history roadshow” at the Mercer Coun...Date and Time
Wednesday May 8, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
