Join us in the Kentucky Room for a presentation by the exhibit's curator, Roda Ferrero.
The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers highlights the lives & careers of 80 African American horsemen and -women from the mid-1800s to the present. Join us during Secretariat Week in the Kentucky Room for a presentation by the exhibit's curator, Roda Ferrero, and learn about the stories of racetrack superstars, behind-the-scenes caretakers, and countless other African Americans who forged their way in Kentucky and beyond, making the racing industry what it is today. (for grades 5-12, groups of more than 5 please call or email ahead)
AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Tweens | Teens | Local History | Exhibits & Displays |
Mon, Apr 15 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 16 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Apr 17 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Apr 18 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Apr 19 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 20 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Apr 21 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.