PORCH TALK: Friday, July 31st

This month, AAHS is pleased and honored to have as guest speakers , historian Tina Calahan Jones, founder of the Slaves to Soldiers Project and Mei Krost, a young Williamson County student, who got very interested in the story of Sargent George Jordan, when she was given a class assignment in 5th grade. They both will be speaking on Sargent Jordan, who is the only person from Williamson County that has ever received the United States Congressional Metal of Honor. Tina and Mei will be enlightening the community and sharing Sargent Jordan’s story, his heroic actions and service to his country.

Tina Jones was born on an Army base during the Vietnam War and has always had a heart for veterans. After graduating from Vassar College and the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, she worked in Washington, DC, for Congress and a large nonprofit veterans’ service organization as a healthcare policy analyst. Jones earned her law degree from the University of Virginia and served as associate general counsel for Vanderbilt University. Jones has served on the board of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County and Battle Ground Academy. In 2016, Jones founded the Slaves to Soldiers project to recognize African American Civil War veterans in Williamson County.

Mei Krost, an eighth-grade Williamson County student, has been dedicated to preserving the legacy of Sgt. George Jordan since first learning about him in fifth grade. Through public speaking, community partnerships, and educational outreach, she has worked to ensure his story continues to inspire future generations.