York: An American Story Rediscovered
Title: York: An American Story Rediscovered
Start: November 6, 2026, 6:30 pm EST
End: November 6, 2026, 9:00 pm EST
Address: 100 W Broadway St, 100 W Broadway St Frankfort, KY 40601
Join the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Tourism, and America250KY for a reception, a documentary premiere of York: An American Story Rediscovered, and a panel discussion.
The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. in Commonwealth Hall at the Kentucky History Center and features information on York, the Corps of Discovery, and America 250. Heavy hors D'oeuvres and refreshments will be served, with a cash bar available.
The film screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Brown-Forman Room at the Kentucky History Center, followed by a program and panel discussion featuring the following scholars, artists, and historians who have helped bring York’s story to a wider audience:
- Frank X Walker, Author, Educator, Affrilachian Poet
- Ed Hamilton, Sculptor
- Hasan Davis, JD, Author, Trainer, Performer, Youth Advocate, Hope Dealer
- James Holmberg, former Curator of Special Collections, The Filson Historical Society
- Jim Mallory, Lewis and Clark Trust
- Moderated by Scott Alvey, Executive Director of the Kentucky Historical Society
York: An American Story Rediscovered was produced by the Kentucky Department of Tourism in partnership with Lewis and Clark Trust Inc.; the film explores the life and legacy of York, the enslaved man who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition and played an important role in one of the nation’s most significant journeys. The film also examines York’s contributions to American history and the growing efforts by historians, artists, and scholars to bring greater recognition to his story.
Read more about York here.