The exhibition appeared in poster format at the Kentucky Museum during WKU’s Homecoming in 2022 and remained on view until early 2023.
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Guided by the Kentucky Folklife Program and Kentucky Arts Council, this group of researchers explored how to conduct fieldwork research, then applied their training to conduct oral history interviews with former residents of Jonesville and their descendants, creating the interpretive exhibit.
The project began in the summer of 2022, when seven Southcentral Kentucky residents explored the history and story of Jonesville through the Community Scholars program, a statewide training program for documenting traditional arts and culture. What Happened to Jonesville? is the result of a partnership between the Kentucky Folklife Program, Kentucky Museum, African American Museum of Bowling Green, WKU Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology, and Kentucky Arts Council. Although the buildings are gone and many residents have passed on, Jonesville's stories live on through former residents and their descendants. In 1963, the City of Bowling Green directed a campaign of "urban renewal" that demolished Jonesville and removed its people. At its height, Jonesville had 85 houses and was home to many families who worked, attended school, and worshipped at church, and lived as a community. The earliest land deed dates to 1881, but the community likely began earlier. Jonesville was a vibrant, prosperous African American community in Bowling Green. Receipt of the award demonstrates a project’s significance in four categories (1) Value by making a significant contribution to Kentucky and local history (2) Rigor in ensuring that content is accurate, balanced, and meets established state and national standards (3) Relevance by being meaningful, accessible, and of benefit to its audience and (4) Accessibility by promoting availability, ease of use, and adherence to established industry standards.
The Kentucky Folklife Program have received a 2023 Kentucky History Award in recognition for their work on the What Happened to Jonesville? exhibition.Įach year, the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) presents the Kentucky History Award for exhibitions in recognition of outstanding achievement for projects that promote the value of Kentucky history through awareness, preservation, and appreciation of state and local history.
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