Eighth of August events planned in Hopkinsville

Events are planned in Hopkinsville to celebrate the Eighth of August, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War.

Here are three celebrations on the calendar:

Museum celebration

The Human Rights Commission and the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will host their Emancipation Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Pennyroyal Area Museum, 217 E. Ninth St.

The museum event is a tribute to African American history. Community members are invited for music, food, activities and historical presentations. Admission is free.

Supper Club with Pioneers

The museum and HRC will also host an Eighth of August Supper Club at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Pioneers Memorial Complex, 904-A N. Main St.

The Supper Club is a monthly series that seeks to inspire cultural and culinary conversations among community members.

“This month’s program features community favorites prepared by the catering team from Pioneers Inc.,” organizers said in a Facebook post. “The gentlemen will share more about their organization while folks get to sample barbecue, burgoo, and sweet tea.”

The cost $10 per person. Tickets are available in advance at Pennyroyal Area Museum or online through the museum’s Shopify.

Taste of the Town

The fourth annual Taste of the Town food truck and dessert rally will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Hopkinsville Brewing Co., 102 E. Fifth St.

The owners of Vansauwa’s Tacos are the organizers of Taste of the Town.

“Similar to Juneteenth, Eighth of August is when enslaved people in Kentucky received the news that the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. To celebrate, we’re highlighting all Black-owned food and dessert vendors across the (Kentucky/Tennessee) region,” they describe in a Facebook post.