Walk Against Racism
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Event Details
Join us at 8:30 am Saturday after the annual "Stand Against Raciasm" on the last Friday as we "Walk Against Racism" from the YWCA south on Locust St, to Skagway and then back to the YWCA.
Musical entertainment, Morgan Woode of Fanti Way will conclude the walk, as well as light refreshments.
As an organization committed to eliminating racism and discrimination, we are working hard to bring awareness to an issue that needs to be resolved. We are here thereby making an effort to walk for peace and equality in our community.
Walk Against Racism
Phone : 308-384-9922 (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : 308-675-1237
Email Address : adult.programs@ywca-gi.org
Web: www.standagainstracism.org
Walks
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Hamilton-Donald House
National Register of Historic Places
The house was constructed by Henry Falldorf in 1905 for Ellsworth D. Hamilton, cashier of the Commercial State Bank of Grand Island. In 1908
Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTERAndrew M. Hargis House
National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1898, the Andrew M. Hargis House is a fine example of the Queen Anne style and also incorporates Neo-Classical Revival detailing in its design. Hargis founded the Grand Island Business and Normal College in 1885
Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTERFort O.K. Cannon
The cannon located on the South lawn of the Courthouse is dated 1853 and with the forged stamp of AMES CO. FOUNDERS, CHICOPEE, MASS.
"This cannon was left at Fort O.K. August 22, 1865 by Major J.R. Curtis 'for the protection of the settlement against attack by Hostile Indians'."
Grand Island, NE Landmarks
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Evangelische Lutherische Dreinenigkeit Kirche - National Register of Historic Places
Plans for the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church were adopted in 1890, but construction did not begin until 1894
Grand Island, NE Historic ChurchesLiederkranz
National Register of Historic Places
Liederkranz means "a wreath of songs." In 1870, German settlers met to organize a German singing society to provide musical and social entertainment and to cultivate the member'
Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTER