Lyceum Series - Joy Medley Lyons: Making Their Mark
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Join Mammoth Cave Park Ranger Joy Medley Lyons to discuss her book on the
lives and loves of slaves who served the Mammoth Cave Estate during more than
125 years of private ownership. By 1840, the most affluent of travelers were able to
venture into the cave’s darkness, following young male guides who were bound
by slavery—a conflicted institution struggling to continue in Kentucky and other
Southern states. The era left a legacy forged by men like Stephen Bishop and Mat
and Nick Bransford. Lyons is also a recipient of the Award of Merit from the
Kentucky Historical Society for her publication.
Admission: $8 adults, $6 CVNPA members, and $3 children ages 3 - 12. Attend any three for the subscription price of $20 adults, $15 CVNPA members. General seating. Advance sales are available by calling (330) 657-2909. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Monthly Lyceums
The word “lyceum” has roots in ancient Greek, and became the name of the school where Aristotle taught. At CVNP, we use it to describe our lecture series featuring national speakers who stimulate the heart and mind with compelling stories of our natural and cultural world.
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