Taylor County Public Library, in collaboration with Campbellsville University, is hosting a year-long 250th anniversary lecture series celebrating U.S. independence. Each month features a free public program highlighting national, Kentucky, or Taylor County history. You will hear from CU History Professors, local historians, and renowned storytellers. Join us as we explore the events, people, and stories that have shaped our community and the nation over the past 250 years.
Tuesday, January 13 • The (Re)Evolution of the “Free” Press
with Dr. Shawn Williams, Professor of Political Science, Campbellsville University
Thursday, February 12 • Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid: The Conscience of the 13 Streets of Alcoa, Tennessee
with Reverend Andrew Baskin
Thursday, March 19 • Shakers and the Women's Rights Movement
with Dr. Wendy Wood, Professor of History, Campbellsville University
April • The Battle of Tebbs Bend
with Taylor Bishop, senior at Morehead State University
May 4-27 • Corsets, Croquet, and Crusades: Kentucky Women’s Lives 1889 - 1914
with the Kentucky Historical Society's Museum To Go
June • Colonial America
with Dr. Matthew Egbert, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University
July • You Are What You Eat: Corn and the Making of American Identity
with Dr. David Roach, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University
August • Arsenal of Democracy: Kentucky’s Role in World War II
with Dr. Matt Egbert, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University
September • Civics
with Carlotta Johns
October • African American Heritage Tour
with Wanda Washington, Greater Campbellsville United
November • Native American Heritage Month
December • Brewing Independence: Colonial Drinking and the Road to Revolution
with Dr. David Roach, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University