Danville, KY

Investigate the Supreme Court case Lochner v. New York (1905) and learn more about one of Danville and Centre College’s own, Supreme Court Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan. Participate in a free week-long program in conjunction with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and Centre College. The Hometowns program includes:

• Expert speakers from your community
• Panel discussions with judges, attorneys, and other court staff
• Live court proceedings
• Group learning activities
• Field Trips

Create a collaborative capstone project to educate your community about the case’s impact. Lunch, snacks, and Supreme Court swag will be provided to all participants.

Program Details

Date: June 8–12

Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Location: Centre College

Important: Please submit your academic reference via the online submission form at the bottom of this page by the application deadline: March 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET.

Learn about the Supreme Court in your Hometown

• Explore a Supreme Court case with a Harlan dissent
• Collaborate with students from across the Bluegrass region
• Network with Federal and State Judges, area attorneys, historians, and local advocates
• Educate your community about its history with a capstone project

Eligibility

To apply for Hometowns Danville, students must:

• Be a current or rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader
• Be able to attend all sessions in-person
• Obtain 1 (one) academic reference

 

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Students applying to the Hometowns Program may submit their letter of recommendation separately from their application. Feel free to share the link with your recommender. All letters of recommendation are due by the application close date.

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