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Blackburns Journey Program Comes To Frazier

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · Louisville, KY

The Frazier Kentucky History Museum will present Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns' Journey on Tuesday, September 15. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., exhibit access runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the public program runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening will tell the story of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn, an enslaved Louisville couple who escaped to Canada, and will include archaeologist and author Karolyn Smardz Frost along with local history and arts partners. Admission is $16, free for members, and RSVP is required.

This local community update for Louisville, KY is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and is presented by Dan Kurzendoerfer. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Louisville, KY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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