Upcoming Event |
Event Name: | Exhibit: Black History in Aiken's Equine Industry |
Event Occurs: | Daily |
Event Description: | In celebration of Black History Month, an exhibit celebrating the contributions made by Aiken's African-American community to the equine industry will be on display at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum. The exhibit will include highlights from the careers of Wilbert "Boots" Breland, who was a rider for Mrs. Ambrose Clark in the 1940's, Charlie Carter, long time groom for Greentree Stable, and Jimmy "Wink" Winkfield who worked for Pete Bostwick and was the last African-American jockey to win the Kentucky Derby (1902). On exhibit February 1-29. Admission is free. |
Event Class: | Arts & Culture |
Contact Person or Organization: | Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum |
Website Address: | www.aikenracinghalloffame.com |
Contact Phone: | 803.642.7631 |
Contact Email: | halloffame@cityofaikensc.gov |
Start Date/Time: | 2/20/2024 2:00 PM |
End Date/Time: | 2/23/2024 5:00 PM |
Directions: | Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum 135 Dupree Pl Aiken, SC 29801 |