Take an in-depth look at the lives of African-Americans in Salina during segregation.

Join Marie Johnson as she uses firsthand accounts and historical documentation to describe the racial discrimination and how the African-American community responded.  She’ll also discuss life after that era faded away and how it has impacted African-Americans in the Salina community today.

Johnson is a local historian, graduate of Bethany College, a veteran and has written award winning historical scholarly papers.

The Smoky Hill Museum will host this free presentation on Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum, in the heart of downtown Salina. This free museum is open Tuesday-Friday noon-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also, be sure to stop by the museum store for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.