You are invited to the 2nd Annual Freedom Day Festival, commemorating the Independence Day celebration organized by African American soldiers and refugees at Camp Nelson on July 4, 1865. Today, the park is the southern terminus of the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor will feature an exhibit in his honor created by Trina Michelle Robinson.
Public Shuttle from Louisville Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40203
Secure Parking at Heritage Center begins: 8:00 am EST
Shuttle Departs for Camp Nelson: 8:30 am EST
Shuttle Departs Camp Nelson: 4:00 pm EST (Escorted by the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club, Louisville, KY Chapter)
Estimated Return to Heritage Center: 6:30 PM EST (Stop at Simpsonville USCT Memorial)
To register for a seat or seats on the Louisville Shuttle to Camp Nelson National Monument, please contact: JoAnn Orr, Women’s Liaison for NABVETS The National Association of Black Veterans orrja@yahoo.com
2nd Annual
Freedom Day Festival
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Freedom Day Festival, commemorating the Independence Day celebration organized by African American soldiers and refugees at Camp Nelson on July 4, 1865. Today, the park is the southern terminus of the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor will feature an exhibit in his honor created by Trina Michelle Robinson.
Food Truck
Free Admission
Camp Nelson National Monument
6614 Danville Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
For event information:
CANE_info@nps.gov
859-881-5716
Public Shuttle from Louisville Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40203
To register for a seat or seats on the Louisville Shuttle to Camp Nelson National Monument, please contact:
JoAnn Orr, Women’s Liaison for NABVETS
The National Association of Black Veterans
orrja@yahoo.com
Details
Venue
Nicholasville, KY 40356 United States + Google Map