HISTORY AND THE TRADITIONS OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY VIA ZOOM Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm Registration required. First run in 1875, the Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously running sports event in the nation. But that’s only one reason we love it. In this lively illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard traces the history of the Kentucky Derby, looking at the traditions that make it so beloved. Put on your fancy hat, grab a mint julep and get ready to learn what makes the first Saturday in May so special.
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Post time for Saturday's 1¼ mile race is 6:57 p.m. ET.