# Event Details

- **Event Name**: McDowell Night at the Norton Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This special evening will include a chautauqua performance highlighting the significant impact of early American statesman and Revolutionary War officer Samuel McDowell, known as the “Son of Virginia, Father of Kentucky.” McDowell presided over nine of the 10 constitutional conventions held in Danville from 1784-1792, leading to Kentucky’s separation from Virginia. He was also the father of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, a pioneering surgeon who performed the first successful ovariotomy in 1809 in Danville.

During the McDowell Night events, the original copy of Kentucky’s constitution will be on display, along with historic political papers and meeting minutes from the constitutional conventions. In addition, the Norton Center’s own exhibit – titled “Be The People” – will also be on display.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danville/mcdowell-night-at-the-norton-center/200028850588927
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Danville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Norton Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 37.644508477373
- **long**: -84.778402696672
- **full address**: Norton Center for the Arts, Ex Astris, College St, Danville, KY 40422, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is McDowell Night at the Norton Center being held?
  - **A:** McDowell Night at the Norton Center takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Norton Center for the Arts, Ex Astris, College St, Danville, KY 40422, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing McDowell Night at the Norton Center?
  - **A:** McDowell Night at the Norton Center is organized by Boyle County's America 250.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** McDowell Night at the Norton Center is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Danville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If McDowell Night at the Norton Center sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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