Start: February 26, 2026 6 p.m.
End: February 26, 2026 7 p.m.
Location: Shaffer Chapel Museum (1501 E. Highland Avenue)
Contact Details
Melissa Gentry
Join us at the Shaffer Chapel Museum in Muncie for a special Black History Month presentation celebrating the legacy of women from Muncie’s historic Whitely neighborhood. A panel of local historians from Ball State University Libraries, Delaware County Historical Society, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, and Muncie Public Library will highlight the stories of educators, activists, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, and community builders whose contributions helped shape Whitely and beyond. Through photographs and archival materials, the panel will explore the remarkable achievements of these women and their lasting impact on Muncie’s cultural, civic, and social landscape.
This free public program invites the community to honor the women of Whitely’s past, uplift its trailblazers, and reflect on the ongoing work inspired by their lives.
Panelists:
Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries
Sara McKinley, Carnegie Library Manager and Archivist, Muncie Public Library
Susan Smith, Archivist, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Karen Vincent, Executive Director, Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian