Festival hits town Saturday, starts with conference Friday
Published 6:05 am Thursday, August 2, 2018
In addition to the Soul of 2nd Street Festival, which happens at Constitution Square 2-10 p.m. Saturday, a unique history conference will open up festivities on Friday, and the public is invited. The Soul of 2nd Street History conference will be 2-6 p.m. at the Boyle County Public Library. There will be history displays and speakers honoring these local sports heroes, legends, and icons. Light refreshments and history exhibits open at 2 p.m. Conference begins at 3 p.m. An introduction into the day’s presented programs will be given by Michael Hughes, and an awards presentation also will be held. Programs by speakers include:
• “My Experiences in Sporting Competitions,” Mary A. Sleet
• “Two Owners, a Horse and His Trainer,” Mike Dennis
• “Hall of Fame,” Johnny Raines
• “From Bate High to Danville High,” Eugene Johnson
• “My Centre Experience,” Gordon Benning
• “Covering the Sports Page,” Billy Reed
The event is organized by the library and the Boyle County African-American Historical Society.
Info: (859) 238-7323