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Glasgow News 1
A Revolutionary War symposium aimed at “celebrating the Barrens” is set for Saturday, July 11, at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center in Glasgow, local historian Sam Terry. The day-long event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will focus on Kentucky’s role in the Revolutionary War era and the people who helped shape the region. The program is part of ongoing America 250 observances tied to the nation’s 250th birthday.
The symposium is a joint effort among the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, the Edmund Rogers chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Barren County Historical Society. Organizers said the America 250 Kentucky Committee is providing grant funding to help underwrite the event. They describe the program as a celebration of the culture and history of the Barrens, extending local Fourth of July commemorations beyond the fireworks with a deeper look at early American history in this part of Kentucky.
Three speakers are scheduled to headline the symposium. One of the featured presenters is Dr. Patrick Lewis, president of the Filson Historical Society, a Louisville-based institution known for its extensive collections of Kentucky documents and archives. His talk is titled “Unpacking Boone’s Knapsack: Maps, Giants and Ideas of the Revolutionary War West,” which organizers say will offer a different twist on familiar frontier history.
Historian Brian Cushing will focus on George Rogers Clark, reviewing the frontier leader’s service, hardship and legacy in the early American West. According to the discussion in the interview, Clark’s role in securing the old Northwest for the United States and founding Louisville will be among the themes of his presentation.
Local historian Sam Terry will round out the lineup with a review of what was happening in Kentucky during the Revolution. He plans to highlight Revolutionary War soldiers who were in Kentucky during the conflict or who came afterward and helped shape the traditions and communities that still define the commonwealth.
Organizers say the event carries a nominal registration fee that covers lunch and incidental expenses so participating groups can break even while offering a high-quality program for the region. You are encouraged to visit the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center’s online ticketing portal or the community calendar at GlasgowNews1.com, where a flyer and “Buy Tickets” link are available for those who want to attend.
Key Facts
– Day-long Revolutionary War symposium set for Saturday, July 11, in Glasgow
– Event begins at 9 a.m. at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center
– Joint effort of Cultural Center, Edmund Rogers DAR chapter and Barren County Historical Society
– Featured speaker is Filson Historical Society president Dr. Patrick Lewis with “Unpacking Boone’s Knapsack”
– Historian Brian Cushing to discuss George Rogers Clark’s service, hardship and legacy
– Local historian Sam Terry to review what was happening in Kentucky during the Revolution
– Supported by America 250 Kentucky Committee grant funding
– Nominal ticket fee includes lunch and incidental costs
– Tickets available through the Cultural Center and GlasgowNews1.com event calendar
