Frazier250: Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns’ Journey 09/15

Name of Event:
Frazier250: Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns’ Journey 09/15
Summary:
Learn about the incredible lives of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn, a couple who escaped slavery in Louisville in 1831.

Start Date of Event:
Tue Sep the 15th , 09/15/2026

End Date of Event:
Tue Sep the 15th , 09/15/2026

Event Description:
An enslaved couple in Louisville, a daring escape, a jailbreak, and finally a new life in Canada-learn about the incredible lives of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn on September 15 during Underground Railroad Month. Archaeologist and author Karolyn Smardz Frost, who uncovered their story in Toronto, will join us. So will Hannah Drake and Josh Miller from the (Un)Known Project, Lamont Collins from Roots 101, and the Frazier’s Rachel Platt, who traveled to Toronto. For the first time in the United States, we’re sharing some of the couple’s artifacts in our exhibit and this program, Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns’ Journey.

Frazier250: Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns’ Journey Tuesday, September 15 Frazier Kentucky History Museum

Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Access to Exhibit: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Program: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Admission: $16 (free to members; RSVP required)

Additional Dates or Details For This Event:

Event Location:
Frazier Kentucky History Museum
829 W. Main St.

Event Type:
Family, Educational, Art, Exhibit

Link:
https://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/frazier250-louisville-to-liberty-the-blackburns-journey

Venue Link: Frazier Kentucky History Museum