Emma Reno Connor Black History Gallery

Contact: Black History Gallery 602 Gallery Place Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Phone: 270-268-9534 1-800-437-0092      Hours: The gallery is open by appointment only.  Please call the number above to schedule one. Admission: Free Downloads: Black History Gallery ( 273kb PDF)

— The Black History Gallery —

The Gallery's mission is to provide a home and a focal point for the history and rich cultural heritage of Black Americans, so that we may preserve and share these experiences with our visitors.

In many cases, American history books exclude the accomplishments of Black Americans. As you walk through the gallery and browse through our collection of photos, articles and biographies you will come to appreciate many of the untold stories, memories, achievements and contributions of the countless number of great Black Americans.

Our Gallery includes Black Americans from a wide array of lifestyles and professions, including courageous pioneers, talented artists and entertainers, significant scientists and inventors, prominent civil rights leaders, sports heroes, notable writers, distinguished educators and eminent religious leaders. You will experience history, perhaps as you never have before from the perspective of Black Americans.

The Collection Emma Reno Connor, since her earliest days in the classroom was interested in and dedicated to preserving the history of Black people. The memorabilia that you see in the Black History Gallery was collected through her tireless efforts to save everything that she saw in print that pertained to the struggles and achievements of Black Americans. As a result, the collection, which contains pictures, articles, biographies and prints from magazines, newspapers and calendars, depicts and immortalizes accomplishments and events pertinent to the Black American experience.