Join the Kent County Historical Society on August 3rd, 2018 4 pm, at the Bordley History Center, 301 High Street, for their next History Happy Hour.
Airlee Ringgold Johnson and Bill Leary will preview this year’s Legacy Day activities on the weekend of August 17-18, 2019. The program will bring attention to this year’s exhibit at the Bordley History Center, which examines the early years of integration in Kent County schools through the eyes of contemporary students, both black and white.
The exhibit focuses on the years 1964-1973, relying almost exclusively on the recollections of fifteen African American and eight white interviewees. Those recollections ranged from the good to the bad to the downright ugly.
The Fifth Annual Legacy Day festivities in Chestertown, Maryland is August 18, 2018. The event is primary produced by Sumner Hall with support of the Historical Society of Kent County and other community organizations.
Legacy Day started as a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of African Americans in Kent County. Now it is a community-wide party where all residents recognize their shared history and have a good time doing it. Enjoy great live music by Soulfied Village, favorite food, drink and craft vendors, a special exhibition at the Bordley History Center, and a parade and dancing in the street with DJ Lonnie Butcher.
Schedule of the Day’s Event:
10:00am – Genealogy Workshop @ Chestertown Public Library
2:00pm – Gospel Concert @ Jane’s United Methodist Church
5:00pm – Parade down High Street
6:00pm – Block Party on High Street
