Fall 2024 Donovan Forum Series: Lexington Freedom Train - Yvonne Giles
Schedule
Thu Sep 26 2024 at 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Lexington Senior Center | Lexington, KY
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September 26Lexington Freedom Train
Yvonne Giles, Local Historian
Lexington Freedom Train: The Lewis & Harriet Hayden Story
Lewis and Harriet were enslaved in Lexington by different owners. They successfully escaped their enslaved along a route from Lexington to Maysville, Kentucky in 1844. Their untold story is the focus of a new memorial to the enslaved that will be installed in Lexington by May of 2025.
About the OLLI at UK Donovan Forum Series:
Since 1970, the Donovan Forum Series has offered educational and entertaining presentations on Thursdays every Fall and Spring. These forums are free and open to the public, although registration prior to each forum is required. Donovan Forums this semester will be held at the Lexington Senior Center. The limit is 80 attendees in-person. Please be sure to register in advance to reserve an in-person spot. You can also register to attend remotely via Zoom.
Use the ticket link to register. OLLI at UK online account required to register. OLLI Membership is not required for Donovan Forums. Refer to our FAQ page below for guides on account creation and how to register for events. https://olli.uky.edu/uky/course/course.aspx?catId=12
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Where is it happening?
Lexington Senior Center, 179 Life Ln, Lexington, KY 40502-8300, United States,Lexington, KentuckyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
