The Filson Historical Society May 2011 Programs

1310 South Third Street Louisville, Kentucky 40208 Book Discussion - Race and Reunion: 6:30 p.m. - Keynote Lecture, A Global Tour of L. Douglas Keeney The Civil War in American Memory Architectural Conservation: Saving Our Past The Filson Historical Society by David W. Blight Friday, May 13 - Day of Lectures Thursday, May 19 - 6:00 p.m. A. Glenn Crothers Moderator - David Mohney, Professor Based on formerly classified docu- The Filson Historical Society Emeritus at the College of Design, University ments, military records, press ac- Tuesday, May 10 - 3:30 p.m. of Kentucky. Speakers include: Dr. Samuel W. counts, interviews and over 10 years David W. Blight’s Race and Thomas; Dr. Patrick Lee Lucas; De Leon & of research, 15 Minutes: General Curtis Reunion: The Civil War in American Primmer Architecture Workshop; and John H. LeMay and the Countdown to Nuclear Memory is a history of the neces- Stubbs. Annihilation is an absorbing year-by- sary but painful reconciliation pro- Saturday, May 14 - Field Trip, Early Kentucky year history about the atom bomb. cess between the North and South Architecture, Henry & Shelby Counties Keeney, a military historian and co-founder of which ensued after the Civil War. Judge John David Myles will lead a tour of cable television’s Military Channel, tells a fasci- This sweeping narrative details several private homes in Henry and Shelby nating, often chilling story of the policies, tech- how the unity of white America was purchased counties. This trip includes a special look at nologies, and men responsible for maintaining through the increasing segregation of black and the stone house of the Hawkes, dating back our nuclear defense posture during the Cold War. white Civil War memories. to the 1700’s. The field trip lunch will be hosted Keeney is the author of ten books of military David W. Blight is a Professor of American by the Jelsmas at their home, and the day will history, including The Doomsday Scenario: How History at Yale University and the Director conclude with libations at the home and gardens America Ends and Gun Camera Pacific. of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of of Ms. Fowler. Reservations are suggested for this event. Slavery, Resistance & Abolition. More details about these events are available in The Gertrude Polk Brown the conference brochure, including costs. Reser- Professor Crothers is the Director of Research at Lecture Series - “Mr. Brandeis The Filson Institute and specializes in southern vations are necessary - call The Filson at (502) 635- United States history before 1865. 5083. of Louisville” Melvin I. Urofsky Reservations are required for this event. Gallery Tour Featuring Portraits Sandy Allen Fine Arts Center at The Filson Institute Public in Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Ballard High School Conference, Spring 2011 - Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio 6000 Brownsboro Road Architecture River Valley, 1802-1920 Tuesday, May 24 - 6:30 p.m. The Legacy of Buildings: Learning Jim Holmberg & Robin Wallace Supreme Court Justice Louis D. From Historic Structures The Filson Historical Society Brandeis, the namesake for Brandeis The Filson Historical Society Tuesday, May 17 - 12:00 p.m. University in Massachusetts and May 12 - 14 The Filson Historical Society the law school at the University of holds some 400 portraits painted What would it be Louisville, helped establish the con- by a wide variety of artists in Ken- like to live in the cept of right-to-privacy, champi- tucky and the Ohio River Val- oned labor laws and fought against River City with- ley, representing one of the most public corruption throughout his influential out the homes of extensive holdings available for career as a practitioner in Boston. Old Louisville, study in the region. Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Dr. Melvin I. Urofsky is professor of law and Churchill Downs Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, public policy and a professor emeritus of history or the Louisville Water Tower? Why do we val- 1802-1920 features an extensive selection of The at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is ue historical places and what can we learn from Filson’s paintings, in addition to biographical the author of Louis D. Brandeis: A Life and Louis D. them? The fact is that historic buildings stand notes on each artist and a cultural chronology. Brandeis and the Progressive Tradition. as distinct examples of human achievement and The Filson’s guided tours are designed to pro- Urofsky is the recipient of the 2010 Brandeis vide unique insights into portraits in the collec- shine a light on the cultural values of the past. Medal Award, and his Louis D. Brandeis: A Life tion. Join The Filson Historical Society as historians, received the 2011 Erwin Griswold Book Prize, the architects, and historic preservationists explore The tours are limited in capacity, so reservations are 2010 Ambassador Book Award and the 2009 Na- the importance of understanding and preserving necessary. Call The Filson at (502) 635-5083, or tional Jewish Book Award. our cultural heritage through historic structures in register online at www.filsonhistorical.org. Admission is free to members of The Filson Louisville, the Ohio Valley, and beyond. 15 Minutes: General Curtis LeMay Historical Society, and $10 for non-members. Reser- Thursday, May 12 - John H. Stubbs, and the Countdown to Nuclear vations are suggested to ensure seating. Please call The World Monument Fund Annihilation Filson at (502) 635-5083 to register for this event. 5:30 p.m. - Reception Call The Filson at (502) 635-5083 - reservations are requested to assure seating for all programs. All programs are free unless otherwise noted. The Filson Historical Society Non-Profit U.S. Postage 1310 S. Third St. • Louisville, KY 40208 PAID www.filsonhistorical.org Louisville, KY 502-635-5083 Permit No. 927 Programs

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To collect, preserve and tell the significant stories of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley history and culture

Tuesday, May 24 - 6:30 p.m. 6:30 - 24 May Tuesday, Tuesday, June 14 - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 - 14 June Tuesday, p.m. 6:00

Fine Arts Center at Ballard High School High Ballard at Center Arts Fine The Filson Historical Society Historical Filson The - 7 June Tuesday,

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The Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series Lecture Brown Polk Gertrude The Kentucky Cavalry Kentucky J. Roderick Heller III Heller Roderick J.

Porter of the Ninth Ninth the of Porter Southwest Thursday, May 19 - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 - 19 May Thursday,

Lieutenant John M. M. John Lieutenant Old the of Grundy L. Douglas Keeney Douglas L.

Men: Memoirs of of Memoirs Men: Felix Lawyer: Countdown to Nuclear Annihilation Nuclear to Countdown

One of Morgan’s Morgan’s of One Democracy’s 15 Minutes: General Curtis LeMay and the the and LeMay Curtis General Minutes: 15

Tuesday, May 17 - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 - 17 May Tuesday,

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