6:30 p.m.: Campfire Storytelling Presentation by Joe McGill and Dontavius Williams at the Harrods Creek Farm Slave Cemetery Site. Encampment by the 12th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery. The 12th U.S. Colored Calvary represents a group that reconstituted the 12th and conduct encampments for special events. The soldiers represent African Americans from Kentucky who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Over 24,000 African Americans in Kentucky enlisted in the Union. Cost $5 per person, includes meal and non-alcoholic beverage. Family friendly, children 5 and under free. Children will receive a National Park Service Junior Ranger Badge and Underground Railroad activity book. Held at Harrods Creek Farm, 1629 N. Hwy. 1694. Pre-registration required by calling 502.222.0826. Directions will be given to the site with registration.
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Harrods Creek Slave Cemetery Walk and Dinner Talk
Morris Mount Roberts Fellowship Recipient Robert Bell will present his research “The 206 African American Union Soldiers from Oldham County” followed by dinner and a walk to the Harrods Creek Slave Cemetery. Bell’s research details the names, regiment and company of these soldiers who participated as Union soldiers in the Civil War. Many of the soldiers earned their freedom from enslavement as they mustered in the Union army. The lecture and dinner will be followed by a walk to a designated slave cemetery with over 20 unmarked graves of enslaved people from Oldham County. All participants must pre-register, $35 per person, includes participation in activities, dinner and drinks. Please call 502.222.0826 for reservations, seating is limited.