PHPG African American History Tour-Paducah

PHPG African American History Tour-Paducah

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

During this time of Paducah’s 8th of August Emancipation Proclamation Celebration (https://ket.org/program/kentucky-life/eighth-of-august-34260/) PHPG is hosting the PHPG African American History Tour - Paducah in collaboration with Hotel Metropolitan as a cross-county (1.5 hrs) tour. The ticket covers the cost of the tour and a light refreshment. During the tour you will see 30 sites that are considered significant to the African American Community of Paducah. Half of the sites already have have historical markers or monuments the remaining locations have been listed by PHPG to research, document, and apply for historical markers, monuments, grants for restoration and education. PHPG wants to document and educate others on the African American culture and history in the Jackson Purchase Area.

What to expect:

• Visitors from Paducah’s Past
• Home of Mr. Oscar Cross
• Oldest African American Churches
• Stuart Nelson Park

In addition PHPG is hosting:

August 8 - 10:30 am Children's Book Signing -Life story of two regional artist - Ellis Wilson and Helen LaFrance. Jayne Moore-Waldrop, Author and Michael McBride, Illustrator https://www.facebook.com/share/m76rk6FfZD3YM4H4/

August 8 - 12 noon - Exhibit of the Life and Art of Helen LaFrance a private collection curated by Paducah Historical Preservation Group, Inc (PHPG) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EaUTZjRv3x4jcG7C/

August 8 - 2 pm -Reception for PTHS Hall of Fame Installation of two first Black Cheerleaders https://www.facebook.com/share/g8EgSh4xvTzGiann/

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Mission Statement

The Paducah Historical Preservation Group (PHPG) provides leadership, advocacy and education to ensure the protection of African American’s diverse cultural heritage, historical sites , and artifacts throughout the Jackson Purchase Area. (Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, McCracken)

Host or Publisher Paducah Historical Preservation Group, Inc. - PHPG