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The History of the Kentucky Derby in 10 Objects Presentation

Hosted by Reitz Home Museum

Learn more about “The Run for the Roses” through ten artifacts from the Kentucky Derby Museum’s permanent collection.

April 9
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Reitz Home Museum
112 Chestnut St.
Evansville, IN 47713
Free

Event Details

The History of the Kentucky Derby in 10 Objects is based on the book The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects by the Kentucky Derby Museum and Jessica K. Whitehead. This presentation explores the origins and development of the famous race through ten key artifacts from the Kentucky Derby Museum’s permanent collection.

Note that this program takes place in Central time.

For more information, contact the Reitz Home Museum at info@reitzhome.com or 812.426.1871.

This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Mini-Grant.

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