GREENCASTLE – The Allison-Antrim Museum, located at 365 S. Ridge Ave., will be hosting another one of their Elvis Presley exhibitions, which have been done a number of times over the years. The latest tribute to the King of Rock n’ Roll will be Elvis – The Humanitarian.
Elvis Presley was born 91 years ago on Jan. 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. In honor and recognition of one of the greatest performers and best-selling musical artists of all time, the museum is hosting a special exhibit, “Elvis, the Man and Humanitarian” during March and April.
Seventy-five percent of the candid and unpublished photographs and memorabilia can only be seen in this unique collection. The exhibit centers around Elvis’ personal life, his attributes and Elvis’ charitable and historical contributions.
In addition to the tribute to the King, the museum will also host its monthly speaker meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 7 pm, in the barn. A PowerPoint presentation “The Anderson Family, the Underground Railroad, & Antrim Township” will be presented by Bonnie Shockey, president & CEO of Allison-Antrim Museum.
Timothy Anderson Sr. was born a free black. His father, Robert Anderson, was white, Scot Irish and Presbyterian, having been born in Northern Ireland in 1760. His mother was African. She was born somewhere along the Ivory Coast of West Africa.
Timothy Sr.’s home was a stop on the Underground Railroad. It was illegal to harbor fugitives who escaped from slavery. If caught, the conductors could be jailed and heavily fined. So, how do we know Timothy Anderson Sr. was a conductor on the Underground Railroad? The well-kept family secrets will be revealed during the PowerPoint.
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Allison-Antrim Museum is open Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday and Friday, from noon-4 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The facility is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge for admission, but donations are greatly accepted.
