"The Horse that Spelled at the 1904 World's Fair"

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Homeschool

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration for this event will be open from August 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm to September 24, 2024 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Learn about Jim Key - the horse that could spell!

A former slave named Bill Key, was a famous horse whisperer. He trained his horse, Jim Key, to spell many names and words. Not only was this horse featured at the St. Louis 1904 Worlds Fair, but he was even tested by some Harvard professors that did not believe the horse could spell.

This presentation will convince you that this horse had a lot of sense!

About the Presenter:

Karl M. Kindt III, is a retired professor, who now enjoys offering presentations regarding the amazing world in which we live. He has worked for Lewis Rice as PC coordinator, trial support, videographer and software support and has taught courses in computer, interdisciplinary and on the 1904 World’s Fair at Webster University. In addition, Karl has been a professional photographer/videographer for 40 years and is a member of the National Stereo-optic Society.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.