The upcoming “Evening in the Past” presentation on the patio at the Finney County Historical Museum in Garden City will focus on the overlooked African-American cowboys of the American West. The program, “History of the Forgotten Cowboy,” is set for 6 p.m. May 21, presented by Trae Q.L. Venerable, an author, speaker, Kentucky walking horse breeder and fourth generation farmer/rancher from the Kansas City area. Venerable’s presentation will be preceded by an old-fashioned fried chicken picnic dinner, served with side dishes, iced tea and ice cream. Admission is $20 per person, with proceeds benefitting programs and exhibits at the museum. Admission is by reservation only, due to limited seating, and reservations are open until noon May 17 or all seats are sold, whichever comes first. Reservations and payment by check or cash may be made 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at the FCHS offices, accessible through the north door of the museum at 403 S. Fourth Street in Garden City’s Finnup Park; or 1-5 p.m. seven days weekly at the museum’s front desk, accessible from the exhibit entrance near the Ben Grimsley arches at Lee Richardson Zoo. Reservations by credit card are not available. In most past years, the gathering has sold out quickly. Information is available at 620-272-3664.