| 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: | 2/27/2024 2:00 PM |
| End Date/Time: | 2/29/2024 5:00 PM |
| Directions: | Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum 135 Dupree Pl Aiken, SC 29801 |
