With Liberty & Justice For All! A Countdown to USA 250: The Patriotic Clark Family

Location: Carnegie Library Center

Cost: FREE

Jim Holmberg, a former Curator for the Filson Historical Society, will be the featured speaker on April 15th for the kickoff of a special new series focusing on America’s 250th birthday in 2026. With Liberty & Justice For All! is a series of four programs created by the Shelby County Historical Society & the Countdown to USA 250! Committee. Each program will highlight an aspect surrounding the Revolutionary War era. Holmberg is known for writing and lecturing on a variety of topics; his main focus is the Lewis and Clark Expedition with special emphasis on William Clark and York. 

This Program will showcase the prominent Clark family that contributed greatly to the settlement of Kentucky. Many are familiar with General George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville and Revolutionary War hero. His brother William Clark was co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Their sister Lucy married William Croghan, owner of Locust Grove. Mulberry Hill was the name of the Clark family home in Jefferson County, KY.

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The SAR (Sons of the American Revolution, Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter), DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution, Isaac Shelby Chapter), Painted Stone Settlers, Inc., and Shelby County Public Library are partnering with the Shelby County Historical Society to present this series of four programs. The Shelby County Historical Society is a 501©3 organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the knowledge and appreciation of Shelby County and Kentucky history. To become a member or for more information, contact the Shelby County Historical Society at (502) 513-5555, www.shelbykyhistory.org, or email director@shelbykyhistory.org.