Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Awards Gift to the
Howard Steamboat Museum

Generosity was the bridge that brought members of the community from both sides of the river to the Kentucky Derby Festival's “They're Off!” Luncheon on April 11 to kick off the 2008 Kentucky Derby Festival.

This year the Silver Horseshoe Award,— presented at the luncheon to an individual or company that has demonstrated outstanding service or contributions to the community was presented to the Delta Queen Steamboat, owned by the Majestic America Line.

The monetary gift of $1,000.00, which is part of the award, was presented by the festival's charitable foundation to the Howard Steamboat Museum in honor of the Delta Queen.

The Delta Queen is a royal reminder of the Great Steamboat Era. The Museum was recognized at the luncheon for its 50th anniversary of preserving the heritage of that important era in American history. The funds will be applied to the Capital Campaign for needed improvements to the Museum.

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