Due to an abundance of caution with predicted inclement weather, HCHS is postponing our America at 250: Howard County and Beyond lecture series. We do not take this decision lightly, but the safety of guests is paramount. HCHS will send updates about rescheduling via our website, socials, and email.
We apologize for this inconvenience, but we are looking forward to sharing our second lecture with Howard County Historian Gil Porter and his presentation Exploring the Life of Aliff Henley with the community at a later date.
Rescheduled Date: To be determined, check back for updates!
HCHS Lecture Series
Exploring the Life of Aliff Henley
In this lecture series, we will explore the life and experiences of a woman born enslaved in Virginia before the Revolution who later was the first African American to own land in Howard County, Indiana.
Event Information
When: June 17, 6 PM
Where: Kresge Auditorium, IU Kokomo
All ages welcome
Guest Speaker
Howard County Historian Gilbert Porter works with the Howard County Historical Alliance to revise and revitalize the area’s early history stories through public programs and scholarship. A U.S. Navy veteran and Indiana University Kokomo graduate, he has worked in organizational communications as both a practitioner and a teacher for more than four decades.