African Americans in Thoroubhbred Racing - 02/12/2013

In honor of Black History Month this program celebrates the historically important contribution of African Americans to the sport of Thoroughbred Racing

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announces “African-Americans in Thoroughbred Racing” program to celebrate Black History Month

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a special program entitled “African-Americans in Thoroughbred Racing” to celebrate Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Museum. The program is free and open to the public.

The program will begin with a guided tour of the Museum that will highlight the history and significant contributions to the sport of thoroughbred racing by African-Americans. Karen Wheaton, the Museum’s education curator, will lead the tour.

The tour will be followed by a presentation and discussion in the Hall of Fame gallery about the African-American jockeys and trainers who are enshrined in the Museum’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame discussion will be led by Allan Carter, the Museum’s historian, and Jim Melia, a research assistant at the Museum.

Contact Karen Wheaton at (518) 584-0400 ext. 118 for additional details.