You are invited to a special event on Wednesday September 4th, 2019 at 3:30 pm. DMD Executive Director Kelley Coures and the museum’s Executive Director Ashley Jordan are hosting the dedication of the Evansville African American Heritage Trail.  The heritage trail is a walking tour of the Lincoln Avenue neighborhood once known as “Baptisttownâ€.
Dedication speakers include Sondra Matthews, Founder of the museum, Lu Porter, retired Museum Director, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, and DMD Executive Director Kelley Coures.
The event will take place on the lawn of the museum located at 579 S. Garvin Street, Evansville, IN 47713. Parking is available on the street or in the strip mall parking lot across from the Museum.
The Heritage Tour is a project intended to celebrate and educate about the rich cultural history of Evansville’s African American community and culture.
Click the links below to see the full press release or news coverage of the announcement.
