George "Nash" Walker: The Price of Black Stardom in Jim Crow America

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Watkins Museum of History | Lawrence

Publisher/HostWatkins Museum of History

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George "Nash" Walker: The Price of Black Stardom in Jim Crow America

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In connection with our upcoming exhibit about the Lawrence native and vaudeville star George "Nash" Walker, author Daniel Atkinson will discuss Walker's tumultuous life and his newly published biography. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
This event will be held in-person and also livestreamed on the Watkins Museum Facebook and YouTube.

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Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St,Lawrence,KS,United States

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