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Conversations in Indiana’s African American History: “The History of the Black Boilermaker Experience at Purdue University”
Hosted by Freetown VillageJoin Freetown Village’s monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.
Event Details
In 2025, Freetown Village presents monthly conversations with historians, researchers, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.
September’s program features Renee Thomas, associate vice provost for student access and community engagement at Purdue University. Thomas will provide a historical overview of the remarkable African American experience at Purdue, discussing notable alumni and cultural landmarks on campus from 1894 to 2021.
The event, which includes a question-and-answer session, will be presented both in person and online via Zoom. Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Click on the RSVP link above to register for both the in-person and online options.
For more information, visit Freetown Village’s website at www.freetown.org, email info@freetownvillage.org or call 317.631.1870.
This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.