Courtesy-Historical Society/Converse
COLUMBUS. Ind. -The Columbus community invites sports fans and sneaker lovers to “Chuck Taylor Day,” the first annual celebration of Columbus native and basketball legend Chuck Taylor on Saturday, June 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. The party is scheduled for various venues in and around the Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum.
The event honors Chuck Taylor, the Bartholomew County basketball star and namesake of the Converse All-Star shoe. He played basketball locally at Columbus High School from 1915-1919, before competing professionally.
Leading up to the festivities, from May 24 to June 7, there will be a “Sneaker Scavenger Hunt” where participants can search for mini All-Star tennis shoes hidden around downtown Columbus. Players need to pick up a scavenger hunt passport from a participating location.
Highlights of Chuck Taylor Day on June 7 include Live Music from local bands, a Meet and Greet/3-on-3 games with Indiana University’s Basketball teams, the “Hoops and Heritage” exhibit at the Historical Society, an interactive event at Kidscommons, and more.
For more details on participating locations, activities, and the schedule, visit bartholomewhistory.org/.
