Sisters Attend Black History Month Program at African American Heritage Museum
Five Sisters of Charity of Nazareth attended a Black History Month program in February at the African American Heritage Museum in Bardstown, Kentucky. The gathering offered time to listen, learn, and share conversation with elders from the local African American community.
The event, titled Growing Up Black in Bardstown, featured local octogenarians who spoke about their childhood, the barriers they faced, and the strength of the community that helped them move forward. Speakers reflected on the discrimination they experienced and encouraged younger generations to learn the history of those who came before them.
Sisters Jeanine Jaster, Carmelita Dunn, Trudy Foster, Sharen Baldy, and Theresa Knabel took part in the luncheon and discussion. The Sisters visited with community members and museum staff, including Bill Sheckles, director of the museum.
Listening to these experiences connects with the Church’s call to stand with people who face injustice. The conversation centered on preserving stories and passing them to the next generation. Participants shared memories of life in Bardstown and the efforts of community leaders who worked for fairness and opportunity.
Black History Month offers a time to remember the courage and perseverance of African American communities across the country. For the Sisters present, the program offered a meaningful opportunity to listen and stand alongside neighbors whose stories shape the history of Bardstown.
The African American Heritage Museum, located at 315 N. Second Street, continues to share local history through exhibits and community programs.