Join us on June 16 to commemorate York, a key member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the enslaved Black servant to William Clark. A good portion of his life was spent at Mulberry Hill, the childhood home of Clark, now known as George Rogers Clark Park. We will gather at the Lodge of the park as part of the city’s Juneteenth celebration to pay tribute to this American explorer. There will be tours, talks, singing, and poetry readings with special guests: sculptor Ed Hamilton, poet Frank X Walker, Juneteenth Commission member Dr. John Chenault, the Filson’s Jim Holmberg, Sankofa singers, and more. This free program is offered in partnership between the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, Filson Historical Society, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Roots101, and Louisville Parks and Recreation.
Rundown of Evening
6 p.m. Outside at picnic tables The Filson’s, Dr. Jackie Hudson introduces historian Jim Holmberg, who leads a tour of the park and highlights connections to York.
6:30 p.m. Inside the Lodge The Frazier’s, Mick Sullivan introduces the audience to the park and connections to York.
6:35 p.m. Inside the Lodge Dr. John Chenault speaks about the importance of Juneteenth.
6:40 p.m. Inside the Lodge The Frazier’s, Rachel Platt introduces sculptor Ed Hamilton.
6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Inside the Lodge Ed Hamilton talks about York.
7:15 to 7:30 p.m. Outside at picnic tables Roots101’s Lamont Collins introduces Sankofa singers.
7:30 p.m. Outside at picnic tables. KCAAH’s Aukram Burton introduces poet Frank X Walker.
7:30 to 8 p.m. Outside at picnic tables Poet Frank X Walker performs.
8 p.m. Outside at picnic tables The Filson’s, Dr. Jackie Hudson introduces historian Jim Holmberg, who leads a second tour of the park.
The Legacy of York
Join us on June 16 to commemorate York, a key member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the enslaved Black servant to William Clark. A good portion of his life was spent at Mulberry Hill, the childhood home of Clark, now known as George Rogers Clark Park. We will gather at the Lodge of the park as part of the city’s Juneteenth celebration to pay tribute to this American explorer. There will be tours, talks, singing, and poetry readings with special guests: sculptor Ed Hamilton, poet Frank X Walker, Juneteenth Commission member Dr. John Chenault, the Filson’s Jim Holmberg, Sankofa singers, and more. This free program is offered in partnership between the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, Filson Historical Society, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Roots101, and Louisville Parks and Recreation.
Rundown of Evening
The Filson’s, Dr. Jackie Hudson introduces historian Jim Holmberg, who leads a tour of the park and highlights connections to York.
The Frazier’s, Mick Sullivan introduces the audience to the park and connections to York.
Dr. John Chenault speaks about the importance of Juneteenth.
The Frazier’s, Rachel Platt introduces sculptor Ed Hamilton.
Ed Hamilton talks about York.
Roots101’s Lamont Collins introduces Sankofa singers.
KCAAH’s Aukram Burton introduces poet Frank X Walker.
Poet Frank X Walker performs.
The Filson’s, Dr. Jackie Hudson introduces historian Jim Holmberg, who leads a second tour of the park.
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Louisville, KY 40217 United States + Google Map