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, this Saturday, June 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. The party will be at 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.
Highlights of Chuck Taylor Day on Saturday 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/.
