Howard University’s Debbie Jarvis emcees an afternoon of events celebrating Josiah Henson and the future Josiah Henson Museum & Park.
A musical performance by the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and remarks by Dr. Mary Elliott set the stage for a panel discussion with leading experts on Henson’s legacy.
Host emcee – Debbie Jarvis, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Relations, Howard University
Musical performance – Washington Revels Jubilee Voices (Troupe of 19th century period African American reenactors)
Remarks – Dr. Mary Elliott, Curator, National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC), DC
Musical performance – Washington Revels Jubilee Voices (Troupe of 19th century period African American reenactors
Panel Discussion: “Josiah Henson: Celebrating His Legacy” (S. Spicer, moderator)
Panelists include:
Spencer Crew, George Mason University, DC
Briann Greenfield, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, CT
Vedet Coleman, Assoc. of African American Museums, DC
Omar Eaton-Martinez, PGParks
The panel discussion will be about 30 – 40 mins of the 90 mins virtual program.
Free event, but pre-registration is required
Phone: 301-563-7517
Email: mark.thorne@montgomeryparks.org
2021/02/25 - 2021/02/25
Virtual Event