Earlier this year, The Boone County Public Library partnered with Pannier Graphics to create historical signage for The Dinsmore Homestead located in Burlington, Kentucky.
“The Dinsmore Homestead and the Road to Freedom was designed to create and install interpretive panels to document the African American experience on the Dinsmore site from 1840 through 1865. Previously, there were no existing interpretive materials installed to inform visitors of Dinsmore’s African American experience. We wanted to highlight the major contribution the enslaved men, women, and children had to the farm as well as the Dinsmore family.”
– Liza Pruiksma, Boone County Public Library
This project features Triangular Kiosks, which are used for when a lot of information is needed but space is limited. This three-sided upright design accommodates any combination of panels and bulletin cases, making it great for multiple exhibits, and becomes an information hub. Like all Pannier exhibit bases, they can be either surface mounted or installed in-ground.
“This homestead is a treasured historical asset not only to Boone County, but the Northern Kentucky region as a whole. There are few buildings in the area that date to this time period as well preserved as this one. This historic farm includes outbuildings, archival records, and many artifacts. It is a popular field trip destination for school kids as well as a must see for locals and out-of-towners alike.
These panels were created to acknowledge the role of the African Americans that worked on this property and their place within the overall history of the county. Stories are told about their labor on the farm and in the house, freedom seeking activities, their lives outside of work, and their deaths. One of the more moving panels is the one entitled “Remembering those Enslaved.” This is where visitors can view the names of the identified enslaved men, women, and children who worked and lived on the Dinsmore Homestead.
We chose Pannier because of the previous work they had done on similar projects around the country. Between the website and their Facebook page, we were able to see numerous examples of panels they had created. We were able to preview the various styles we could choose from in regards to panels and bases on their website. Their social media highlighted their professional final products out in the field.”
– Liza Pruiksma, Boone County Public Library
For more information on Pannier Graphics’, outdoor interpretive signs, panels and exhibit bases & frames, please browse our website or fill out a contact form. We look forward to an opportunity to help you with your next signage project!
