Baptisttown Walking Tour: Presentation and Discussion

Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm UTC-05:00

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library | Evansville

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Publisher/HostEvansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Baptisttown Walking Tour: Presentation and Discussion
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Led by Watez G. Phelps and USI’s Gloria Hinterscher, this program explores life in Evansville’s Baptisttown neighborhood, highlighting both prominent and everyday residents.
The discussion will cover Baptisttown’s role as a refuge for Black families migrating from the South after emancipation through the 1970s, along with its food culture and professional achievements.
In partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh County Historical Society.
Registration required at the link below.
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πŸ“… Saturday, May 16
πŸ•°οΈ 1:00 - 2:30 pm
πŸ“ EVPL Central: https://bit.ly/4tIGI3X
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Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,Evansville,IN,United States

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