“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 PM
Archival and teaching collection materials on display
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Educational activity for middle school students (reservations required)
1:00 PM
Public Program: “Slavery at the Springs and Strader v. Graham: Harrodsburg and the History of Fugitive Slave Law.”
2:00 PM
Public Program: “Going Up Salt River: The Kentucky Origins of an American Expression”
3:00 PM
Public 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
Printed courtesy of www.mercerchamber.com – Contact the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
101 South Main Street- Suite 1, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 – (859) 734-2365 – info@mercerchamber.com