The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present 𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧: 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦 & 𝐊𝐃 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 beginning January 18th, and continuing through March 5th, 2026. This exhibition showcases the life of Reverend Hiram Kennedy Douglass through a collection of items from the Florence Arts and Museums’ 𝑯𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒚 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. While known throughout his life as Reverend Douglass, FAM staff know him affectionately as “Hiram.” Organized by guest curator, Luke Grissom, with graphics designed by Grace Ann Griffin, the exhibit follows Hiram’s life chronologically, from his youth in Florence to his early career in the ministry. All are invited to attend the opening reception that will be held 𝟐-𝟒 𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡.

2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the KD Art Center, which now includes three historic houses dedicated to the promotion and celebration of the arts. This exhibit launches a series of activities and events that will continue throughout the year. As the KD Art Center celebrates 50 years of service to the Florence Community, we look back with gratitude on how we came to be.

This program is free and is sponsored by Florence Arts & Museums. The event will be held at KD Art Center, at 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Call 256-760-6379 for more information.