(Un)Known Project

The (Un)Known Project creates artistic spaces and experiences to support learning, healing, reflection, reconciliation, and action by honoring the names and telling the stories – of both known and unknown – Black men, women and children who were enslaved and hidden figures in Kentucky and beyond.

Led by artists Hannah Drake and Josh Miller, (Un)Known Project draws on their life experiences and travel to places including Dakar, Senegal, Natchez, Mississippi and Montgomery, Alabama, and deep connection to Louisville, Kentucky.

"At this critical time in our nation’s journey, we saw an important role for art to help unearth stories and allow people to understand the true history of enslavement, and how we can use art installations, experiences, and stories to support racial healing and reconciliation."

Since launching the Project, over 800 names of enslaved people have been unearthed and shared. 

Visit www.unknownprojecttrail.com to learn more.