National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents African-Americans in Thoroughbred Racing on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The program will begin with a guided tour of the Museum that will highlight the history and significant contributions to the sport of thoroughbred racing by African-Americans. Karen Wheaton, the Museum’s education curator, will lead the tour.
The tour will be followed by a presentation and discussion in the Hall of Fame gallery about the African-American jockeys and trainers who are enshrined in the Museum’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame discussion will be led by Allan Carter, the Museum’s historian, and Jim Melia, a research assistant at the Museum.
Contact Karen Wheaton at (518) 584-0400 ext. 118 for additional details or visit www.racingmuseum.org
