Meet Donovan

Donovan Taylor is a native of Louisville and the West End community. He grew up in the Hallmark/Algonquin area and now resides in the Chickasaw neighborhood.  Mr. Taylor is a nature and culture enthusiast, combining these passions by exploring urban communities and environments.  He is a lover of history, especially the Black experience and diaspora.  Currently, he conducts a walking tour in the Chickasaw neighborhood, featuring historical people, places and activities.  The Chickasaw Neighborhood Heritage Hike also serves as a wellness event to advance both physical and environmental health.  The tour has been well-received by participants as a highly informative and enjoyable learning experience.   

Donovan’s Project

With support of the 2023 Filson Community History Fellows program, Mr. Taylor is working to expand the history tour to include each of the nine (9) West End neighborhoods to be traveled by walking, cycling, or bus.  The West End Neighborhoods Tours will educate individuals on the rich and varied history, people and places of each community, remove stigmas and barriers, and inspire a greater spirit of togetherness in our city of neighborhoods – Louisville, Kentucky.