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 Dr. Rev. Andrew Baskin, Professor Emeritus of African and African American Studies at Berea College and 2023 National Association of Black Storytellers Fellowship recipient
Thursday, March 26 • Shakers and the Women's Rights Movement
with Dr. Wendy Wood, Professor of History, Campbellsville University
Friday, April 24 • 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
Thursday, June 11 • Old Faiths in a New World: Religious Freedom in Colonial America
with Dr. Matt Egbert, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University
Friday, July 10 • You Are What You Eat: Corn and the Making of American Identity
with Dr. David Roach, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University
Thursday, August 13 • 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 (Date Pending)
October • African American Heritage Tour
with Wanda Washington, Greater Campbellsville United (Date Pending)
November • Native American Heritage Month
(Date Pending)
Friday, December 18 • Brewing Independence: Colonial Drinking and the Road to Revolution
with Dr. David Roach, Assistant Professor of History, Campbellsville University