Celebrate Black History Month in Danville!

At the January 23rd City Commission Meeting, the City of Danville's Board of Commissioners made a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month and encouraged all citizens to join in the celebration of Black History in our community and across the nation.

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While, nationally, we may celebrate Black History Month in February, Danville has many opportunities for celebration and education year-round.
The Danville-Boyle County African American Historical Society, in particular, provides historical records, photos, collected stories, genealogies, and more.

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Danville Boyle County African Amercian Historical Society

History Center
108 North Second Street
Danville, KY 40422
Contact dbcaahs23@gmail.com

Explore Danville-Boyle County African American Historical Society Online

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Black History Months Events in Danville:

Starting February 3rd - African American History of Danville Exhibit Opens - Boyle County Public Library - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm for Reception (exhibit to be on display during the month of February)

African Amercian Film Festival at the Boyle County Public Library - every Saturday in February @ 3:00 pm

Black History Month Lunch & Learn on February 21st at Centreworks - Noon to 1:00 pm

Black History Month 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk @ Millennium Park on February 24th at 10:00 am

If you have other events planned, please submit them at www.danvilleky.org or e-mail us to let us know!

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Additional Resources:

Look for the Soul of 2nd Street Festival - August 2024 (tbd)

Black History Month 2024: Facts, Theme & Origins | HISTORY

Boyle County (KY) Enslaved, Free Blacks, and Free Mulattoes, 1850-1870 · Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (uky.edu)

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