Kentucky Civil War Events for April 2011

The following is a list I received from the Kentucky Historical Society.

Let me add to it that the Ramage Museum where I volunteer is participating in the Civil War Trust National Park Day on April 2 and we are also hosting our first Blue and Gray Fund-raising Dinner on April 6 at Twin Oaks in Latonia, Kentucky.

Civil War Events for April 2011:

April 7

6:30 p.m.

HistorySpeaks! presentation at the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort

Tim Talbott speaking on “Principles Opposed to the Public Peace: Kentuckians’ Reactions to John Brown’s Raid”

For more information, see www.history.ky.gov.

April 8-9

Civil War Seminar

Bluegrass Heritage Museum, Winchester

Join historians and speakers for a two-day seminar about the Civil War in Kentucky.

For more information, contact bgheritage@bellsouth.net.

April 10

2:30 p.m.

United States Colored Troops gravestone dedication, Simpsonville

Dedication of 22 gravestones of African-American soldiers slain by pro-Confederate guerrillas.

For more information, contact jtmiller95@insightbb.com.

April 16

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Alexander Hamilton Society Symposium, University of Louisville Ekstrom Library, Chao Auditorium

“Federalism, the Power of the States, and Adherence to the Constitution”

Speakers include: Hon. Michael O. McDonald (retired) Kentucky Court of Appeals: "Changing the Constitution Through the Necessary and Proper Clause;” Dr. Aaron D. Hoffman, Associate Professor, Political Science, Bellarmine University: "Federalism and the Commerce Clause;" Dr. Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Louisville:  "State Politics and the 14th Amendment;" Dr. Charles E. Ziegler, University Scholar, Political Science, University of Louisville:  "U. S. Federalism In the Comparative Perspective.”  Event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact olympia1231@aol.com.

April 20

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

“Food For Thought” at the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, reservations required

Sgt. Maj. (RET) Jose Rosario speaking about Medal of Honor winner Pvt. Henry Mattingly.

For reservations, contact Julia.Curry@ky.gov.

 

April 23

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Civil War Walking Tour of Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville

Discover Civil War burials at Cave Hill Cemetery with historian Bryan Bush.

For more information, contact cavehill@bellsouth.net.