Panel to discuss local historic African-American neighborhoods
A panel will gather at 202 N. Main Street in Uptown Lexington on Monday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the historical significance of numerous African-American neighborhoods in Davidson County. Traditionally neighborhoods are considered historic after existing for 50 years.
The discussion will feature a moderator and guest speakers, followed by a public question and answer session.
The event is a collaboration between a team of individuals and organizations with the Davidson County Historical Museum also lending support. Local Historian, Tonya Lanier and Caitlin Williams-Cole, Curator of the Davidson County Historical Museum, will be co-moderating the panel discussion. Davidson Local Publisher, Antionette Kerr also participated in the panel planning which includes Davidson Local as the official media sponsor.
The discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the discussion questions concentrating on sharing the community’s social history, physical description, origin story, culture, progress and significant events.
As moderators ask questions, the panelists will pass a microphone around to those who would like to answer. Attendees will also participate by adding their input.
There are a number of neighborhoods that will be discussed by the panel including:
Washington Park
Lincoln Park
South Side Village
Raleigh Road
Evans Farm
Parker Town
Smith Avenue.
There will also be other neighborhoods discussed and several topics including cemeteries, churches and prominent community figures that helped to shape the local African-American community.
This event is free to the public with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to participate in this panel discussion in recognition of Juneteenth about the history of local African-American neighborhoods and communities.
