Chestertown, MD, January 28, 2002 — In celebration of Black History Month, Washington College has several events highlighting African-American history, culture and literature. All events are free and the public is invited to attend.
Tuesday, February 12
The C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, the Center for the Study of Black Culture, and the Black Student Union of Washington College, in celebration of Black History Month, present FREEDOM, FAITH, AND TERROR: THOUGHTS ON THE DAWNING AGE, a talk by Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington College, Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, 8 p.m.
The C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, the Center for the Study of Black Culture, and the Black Student Union of Washington College, in celebration of Black History Month, present FREEDOM, FAITH, AND TERROR: THOUGHTS ON THE DAWNING AGE, a talk by Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington College, Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 14
LOVE JONES, a poetry reading sponsored by the Washington College Chapter of Cleopatra's Daughters O'Neill Literary House, 4:30 p.m.
LOVE JONES, a poetry reading sponsored by the Washington College Chapter of Cleopatra's Daughters O'Neill Literary House, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 14
Writer, poet, storyteller and blues singer ARTHUR FLOWERS, performing in the Washington College's Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Writer, poet, storyteller and blues singer ARTHUR FLOWERS, performing in the Washington College's Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 20
A night of POETRY AND MUSIC IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY. Participants include students, staff, and a surprise faculty musical performance! Washington College Student Center, Town Hall stage, 8 pm to 9:30pm.
A night of POETRY AND MUSIC IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY. Participants include students, staff, and a surprise faculty musical performance! Washington College Student Center, Town Hall stage, 8 pm to 9:30pm.
Thursday, February 28
The Sophie Kerr Committee, in celebration of Black History Month, presents poet CALVIN FORBES reading from his work. Washington College, Sophie Kerr Room, Miller Library, 4:30 p.m.
The Sophie Kerr Committee, in celebration of Black History Month, presents poet CALVIN FORBES reading from his work. Washington College, Sophie Kerr Room, Miller Library, 4:30 p.m.
Month of February, Lobby of Miller Library
FRATERNITY, CHARITY, LOYALTY: THE STORY OF CHESTERTOWN'S CHARLES SUMNER POST OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
Display traces the history of the lodge built by African Americans as a Civil War veterans' meeting hall shortly after the turn of the Twentieth century. The Charles Sumner Post was an important part of Chestertown's black community for over a century. Now abandoned, the structure may be the only remaining example of its kind in Maryland, and serves as a monument to an all but forgotten aspect of Kent County's Civil War past.
FRATERNITY, CHARITY, LOYALTY: THE STORY OF CHESTERTOWN'S CHARLES SUMNER POST OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
Display traces the history of the lodge built by African Americans as a Civil War veterans' meeting hall shortly after the turn of the Twentieth century. The Charles Sumner Post was an important part of Chestertown's black community for over a century. Now abandoned, the structure may be the only remaining example of its kind in Maryland, and serves as a monument to an all but forgotten aspect of Kent County's Civil War past.
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