Join us Saturday, April 23 11am – 2pm. Must call for reservations. The History Center has conducted archaeology research on this site which is now recognized by the National Park Service as a site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The site honors Henry Bibb who escaped enslavement by William Gatewood and is described by Bibb in his own narratives. Participation is free, call 502.222.0826 to reserve your spot!
Henry Bibb
Public Archaeology Dig at Gatewood Plantation
Saturday, October 10th 11am – 2pm. Must call for reservations. The History Center has conducted archaeology research on this site which is now recognized by the National Park Service as a site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The site honors Henry Bibb who escaped enslavement by William Gatewood and described by Bibb in his own narratives. Participation is free, call 502.222.0826 to reserve your spot!
Archaeology Field School at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation
This year’s week-long Archaeology Field School at the Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation will be June 21-24, 2021.
Since 2007 the Oldham County History Center has conducted archaeology research on this site which is now recognized by the National Park Service as a site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The site honors Henry Bibb and his family, enslaved by William Gatewood and described by Bibb in his own narratives – The Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb: An American Slave. Participants work with licensed archaeologists to uncover clues to the past. Open to ages 10+. Registration is required by calling 502.222.0826.