Legacy Programs and Special Events for 2011
February 11, 2 p.m.:
“Celebrating Community! The Legacy Museum’s First Ten Years”
Gallery talk by guest curator Lauranett Lee. The talk will focus on historical moments across central Virginia and the evocative objects chosen by the Legacy Museum’s collectors as well as the teamwork involved in curating this retrospective exhibition.
March 26, 2 p.m.:
Celebrating Community: Amelia Pride
In the 1850s few opportunities existed for African American women, whether free or enslaved. Some were able to rise above their circumstances to make a change in the landscape of the community where they lived. Amelia Pride was such a woman. The Hampton Institute graduate became a wife, mother, teacher, school principal, and founder of a cooking and sewing school as well as an owner of a home for elderly people. How and why did she accomplish so much? In honor of Women’s History month, guest curator, Lauranett Lee will discuss the life of Amelia Pride as the Museum continues to celebrate little known stories in the Lynchburg community.
April 30, 2 p.m.:
Celebrating Community: Faith of our Fathers
As Virginia commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War the lives of little known people are coming to light. Few people know of the sacrifices made by African American men in Lynchburg during the Civil War. Lauranette Lee, guest curator at the Legacy Museum will highlight their contributions and the valiant roles these men undertook during a time of tremendous turmoil. Records from the Southern Memorial Association shed light on the local efforts of these freedom fighters whose efforts helped transform our communities and our nation.
July 10, 2011, 3 pm
We Used to Have Church
The church has long been central to the African American experience and spiritual music has been a key element of religious expression. In recognition of this important aspect of American history, the Legacy Museum of African American History will host a program of spiritual music and historical reflections at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 10 at Court Street Baptist Church.
The program, ‘We Used to Have Church,’ will feature spiritual selections by The Soulsters of the Hill and Dominic Davis and friends. Dr. Lauranett Lee, historian with the Virginia Historical Society, will talk about the roots of African American spirituality. The program is, also, a fundraiser for the Museum; a goodwill offering will be taken.
