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Celebrate Lexington’s official “birthday” at the annual Founders’ Day celebration and experience frontier life of 1775 for yourself. Concessions are available on-site with proceeds benefiting McConnell Springs programs. Activities for the day include: Traditional live music and dance; Guided tours … Read More

Stereotypes and Myths about Native Americans Speaker: Tressa Brown This presentations will identify the stereotypes and myths about Native Americans in general and Kentucky’s Native people in particular. Brown is the coordinator for the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, the … Read More

Life and legacy of frontiersman, William McConnell Speaker: Shea Brown This presentation will briefly explore the life and legacy of frontiersman, William McConnell, through the eyes of the Digital Access Project (DAP) by focusing on his economic opportunity as one … Read More

History of Jockey Jimmy Winkfield Speaker: Jessica Whitehead, Kentucky Derby Museum James Winkfield was a Thoroughbred jockey and horse trainer from Kentucky and was best remembered as the last African American to ride a winner in the Kentucky Derby. Learn … Read More