OUR CIVILS WARS is a look at the contributions of Kentucky’s Black soldiers during the Civil War, through the lens of Frank X Walker’s 2024 remarkable book of poetry, LOAD IN NINE TIMES. Walker will read from his book and participate in a panel discussion led by Dr. David R. Swartz that includes Steve T. Phan from the Camp Nelson National Monument, historian Dr. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, and author Dr. Kristine Yohe.
Frank X Walker is one of the leading literary voices in Appalachia, a 1979 Danville High School graduate, and the 26th Poet Laureate of Kentucky. To learn more about him and his work, go to www.frankxwalker.com.
This event kicks off Boyle County’s year-long America 250 celebration of our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
OUR CIVIL WARS will be presented in Gravely Hall at Danville High School, Tuesday, March 3, at 7pm. Tickets are free.
This event is made possible by a partnership with–and considerations provided by— Centre College, Boyle County Public Library, Camp Nelson National Monument, Boyle County’s America 250 committee, AppalReD Legal Aid, and Plaid Elephant Books.
