Debbi LaPorte
Di Kerrigan
Joe Phelps
Level
Varies
Prerequisites
None
Times
Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m.
Price
FREE
Let's take a stroll through Shelby Park and learn how one park can communicate so much about racial tension and discrimination in Louisville.
Class Description
Historic Shelby Park Walking Tour. On May 18th at 11:00 a.m., we’ll take a stroll through Shelby Park and learn how one park can communicate so much about racial tension and discrimination in Louisville.
Here's a little back story: When asked if Olmsted parks were segregated, the resounding answer is NOT UNTIL 1924, after General Castleman died. It is true that - officially - the parks were segregated only after an incident at Iroquois Park when two young Black teachers were accused of allowing their students to play in a white space. In actuality, the story is much more complicated - and one that can be revealed through a Shelby Park tour.
Certified Park Tour Guide Denise Davis will lead this eye-opening experience! Spots are limited, so register today!
Saturday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m.