JENNINGS COUNTY — An afternoon of food and history will soon be held at the Jennings County Historical Society’s North American House Museum in Vernon.
The Jennings County Historical Society will be holding its annual meeting on Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. The afternoon will include a pitch-in dinner and a presentation by Black History historian and first person interpreter Sue Livers, in the first of a three part series entitled “Exploring the History and Legacy of Slavery in Indiana and Jennings County,” according to a press release.
A member of the Madison Collective for Preserving Black Heritage, Livers was forever influenced by the opportunity to meet and converse with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and often portrays Patsy Harris, who led many slaves to freedom through Madison in the 1800s. She also participates in Black History Month activities and Juneteenth celebrations.
In 2014, Livers received the Governor’s Award for Achievement in Cultural Heritage. She was also inducted into the Madison Hall of Fame in 2022.
Meat, drink and table service will be provided during the meeting. The event is free and the public is welcome to bring a covered dish.
The Jennings County Historical Society’s North American House Museum is located at 134 Brown St. in Vernon.
