BLACKPATCH TRAIL OF TEARS MEMORIAL WALK

BLACKPATCH
TRAIL OF TEARS
MEMORIAL WALK

In recognition of the 177th anniversary of the removal of Native Americans and their journey to Okalahoma through Kentucky, the Princeton/Caldwell County Trail of Tears Commission is sponsoring a One-Mile Memorial Walk and a Historical Presentation and Dedication.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Glen E. Martin will gather the walkers together at 7:30 a.m.

The One-Mile Memorial Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Trail of Tears Park
across from Big Springs on Washington Street in downtown Princeton,
and will proceed to Market Street and Plum Street, returning to the Trail of Tears Park.

At 9:00 a.m. there will be a Historical presentation and Dedication of the Park.

Doors Prizes will be distributed to those who are registered walkers.


Registration Information

Participants in the Walk are asked to Pre-register. The first 100 Pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt and entry packet. Pre-registration begins on August 1 and will run until September 1, 2007. The cost is $12.00 per person; children under 7 must register but will walk for free. There will be Late registration the day of the Walk from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. at the Trail of Tears Park. The Walk will be held, rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

For more information call: John Humphries 365-7751
Judy Boaz 365-2884
Sherry Jordan 365-5393

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Pre-Registration Form – Princeton, Caldwell County One-Mile Trail of Tears Memorial Walk
Saturday, September 8, 2007 8:00 a.m.

Name _____________________________________________________________

Age _______________Phone _____________________T-Shirt Size ____________

Address ____________________________________________________________

Make checks for $12.00 payable to: Princeton/Caldwell County Trail of Tears Commission
Mailing address: 1500 South Jefferson Street, Princeton, Kentucky 42445- 6043
Additional forms available at the George Coon Public Library, the Princeton Tourism Center, the Princeton/Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce Office, and the Princeton Electric Plant Board