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Special Event
Event
History at Sunset: In the Footsteps of Freedom: Woodford County, US Colored Troops, and Camp Nelson
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Huntertown Community Interpretive Park 1546 Huntertown Road Versailles, KY 40383Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time:
7:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Partner Program
Description
The National Park Service is partnering with the Huntertown Community Interpretive Park to trace the story of 494 African American men and other freedom seekers from Woodford County, KY who journey to Camp Nelson to enlist with the US Colored Troops in 1864-65. After the war, USCT veterans established Huntertown and other communities in Central Kentucky. Outdoor presentation at Huntertown Community Interpretive Park.
Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Location:
Huntertown Community Interpretive Park
1546 Huntertown Road
Versailles, KY 40383
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