Frazier History Museum

Daily Events for Thursday, Feb 7th, 2013

• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm"Spirits of the Passage" exhibit gallery open
  This humbling exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship.  Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, "Spirits of the Passage" includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items.  Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How did the trade get started, who was involved and why did it thrive? These are some of the important questions this exhibition seeks to answer.
  
  

  Location
  2nd floor, north gallery

• 10:15 am - 10:30 amPatriots or Traitors
  Using contemporary speeches, this debate shows both sides of the argument that led to the American Revolution.
  
  

  Location
  Great Hall Stage

• 1:30 pm - 1:45 pmThe Towton Bowman: 1461
  A Lancastrian archer tells of his part in the bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil.*****
  
  

  Location
  1st Floor Theater

• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm"We Sing America"
  “We Sing America” January 30 and February 7, 2013 5 to 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Kentucky Opera and Fund for the Arts, “We Sing America” performances are two free happy hour events that include gallery access at the Frazier History Museum. Each evening, a Frazier Museum interpreter will perform in conjunction with Kentucky Opera studio artists to provide a vivid tour of our country's history through American folk songs. Guests will enjoy free beer, wine and light snacks.
  
  

  Location
  First floor Great Hall