Local history focus of Kentucky School for the Deaf event

The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) in Danville will host three speakers on Saturday, July 25, who will talk about history, including sessions specifically about KSD.
The lineup includes:
10 a.m. – Kevin Kreutzer, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), will present a program on the American Revolution.
1 p.m. – Archie Harris, KSD Class of 1965 and retired KSD teacher, will share his childhood experiences during the years of segregation and integration of Black students at KSD.
2:30 p.m. – Carolyn Gulley, KSD Class of 1960 and retired KSD teacher, will speak about her mother, Margaret Marshall, who taught many Black students during the segregation era in the 1940s.
ASL interpreters will be provided during all guest speaker presentations and the audience question-and-answer sessions.
You can visit the KSD Jacobs Hall Museum as part of the America 250 Passport Program. Explore this beautiful Italian Renaissance-style building and learn about the rich history and cultural heritage of the Kentucky School for the Deaf. Jacobs Hall was constructed in 1855 and opened its doors in 1857 as the girls’ dormitory.
The museum will be open on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. Guided tours will be available during both sessions. Don’t forget to bring your America 250 Passport to receive your official passport stamp.