Black History Month Programs February 3, 2008

Programs in February co-sponsored by Williamsburg Regional Library will celebrate the culture and achievements of African-Americans. All these Black History Month programs are free of charge and dont require reservations. More information can be found at www.wrl.org or by calling (757) 259-4070.
Sundays in February, 3 p.m.
Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street.
Black History Month Cultural Heritage Programs
February 3rd
Fadina Hill, soprano, accompanied by John Lee, pianist
Sponsors: LeCercle Charmant, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, NAACP ACT-SO, the Williamsburg Mens Club, and Business and Professional Woman's Club
February 10th
The First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir
Sponsor: The Historic First Baptist Church
February 17th
Adrienne Jones, soprano accompanied by Carla Jones, pianist and the Suwabi African Ballet Sampler
Sponsors: Union Baptist Church- Highland Park, and the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia State University Alumni Association
February 24th
A living history conversation between a Black Medal of Honor recipient and a Civil War correspondent. Thomas Morris Chester (portrayed by Dr. Wesley Wilson), the only Black correspondent for a major newspaper during the Civil War, interviews 1st Sgt. Edward Ratcliff of York County (Chauncey Herring).
Sponsors: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and The Greater Williamsburg Women's Association


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