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
William Stolley Homestead
William Stolley was one of a small band of German immigrants who came to the central Platte Valley of Nebraska Territory in 1857. Stolley filed the first squatter's claim in the county. He helped organize School District 1
Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTERLiederkranz
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 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
Hotel Yancey (Yancey Motor Hotel)
National Register of Historic Places
Named for its proprietor, William L. Yancey, the hotel was begun in April of 1917
Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTERGlade-Donald House
National Register of Historic Places
The Glade-Donald House is a distinctive example of the Shingle style. The house is completely sheathed with wooden shingles, and incorporates many bay and oriel windows, including two prominent bow windows on the front facade. The house was built about 1905
Grand Island, NE NATIONAL REGISTER