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Events for May, 2009

Exhibit: The African American Image in Virginia

Sunday February 1, 2009 - Wednesday December 30, 2009
Virginia Historical Society
428 North Boulevard map it
Richmond, VA 23220

Covering almost four centuries of African American history and culture in Virginia through pictorial representation in art, this exhibition tells the story of free and enslaved laborers, young and old family members, students, professionals, and officials.
Items on display include prints, paintings, photographs, magazine and book illustrations, and advertisements.
More information on the Virginia Historical Society website.

Exhibit: Labor and Leisure: Works by African-American Artists

Wednesday February 4, 2009 - Sunday May 3, 2009
Virginia Museum of Fine Art
200 N. Boulevard map it
Richmond, VA 23220

Scenes depicting the daily grind combine with images of rest and enjoyment in vibrant collages, silkscreens, and watercolors as well as detailed sculptures in this exhibition devoted to African-American artists.
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Exhibition: "Battle for the City: the Politics of Race 1950-1970"

Saturday April 4, 2009 - Tuesday June 30, 2009
Valentine Richmond History Center
1015 East Clay street map it
Richmond, VA 23219

A candid look at mid-20th century Richmond and the birth of the modern Civil Rights movement through imagery and artifacts, allowing viewers to reexamine citywide conflicts over integration, civil rights, urban planning, transportation, and political representation, the outcomes of which affected Richmond’s physical and social landscape. Call 804-649-0711 or go to http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com/index.asp

Film Screening: We Shall Not Be Moved

Monday May 4, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sojourners United Church of Christ
1017 Elliot Avenue map it
Charlottesville, VA 22902

We Shall Not Be Moved: The Story of the Tillery Resettlement Community documents an African American farming community

Virginia Folklife Master-Apprentice Showcase

Saturday May 9, 2009
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
145 Ednam Drive map it
Charlottesville, VA 22903

This event is part of The Big Read.

Join the Virginia Folklife Program at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities as we celebrate the folk artists of Virginia. Master Artists and their Apprentices from 2008-2009 will be honored, and the 2009-2010 class will be introduced. Enjoy live music, food, storytelling, and crafts from all over Virginia, and learn at first hand about these vital and precious traditions as the artists demonstrate their work. The event is free and open to the public; kids welcome. http://www.virginiafolklife.org/

434-924-3296

Registration deadline for Lucille Clifton Poetry Seminar

Thursday May 14, 2009
Furious Flower Poetry Center
James Madison University map it
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

May 14 is the deadline for registering for the week-long, residential seminar and workshop on African American poet Lucille Clifton. Visit http://www.jmu.edu/furiousflower for more details.

Lecture: "Race, Reason & Massive Resistance: The Diary of David J. Mays, 1954-1959"

Saturday May 16, 2009
Robert Russa Moton Museum
900 Griffin Blvd. map it
Farmville, VA 23901

Public lecture by James Sweeney, author of Race, Reason & Massive Resistance: The Diary of David J. Mays, 1954-1959.

Time TBA

Call (434) 315-8775 for more information, or click here.

Freedman's Farm Tour & Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour

Sunday May 17, 2009
James Madison's Montpelier
11407 Constitution Highway map it
Montpelier Station, VA 22957

Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-64 Confederate winter encampment site.

For more information, please call (540) 672-2728 x441 or see http://www.montpelier.org

Lecture: "Fulfilling Brown's Legacy: Bearing the Costs of Realizing Equality"

Saturday May 23, 2009
1:00 PM
Robert Russa Moton Museum
900 Griffin Blvd. map it
Farmville, VA 23901

Public Lecture by Mildred W. Robinson, author of Fulfilling Brown's Legacy: Bearing the Costs of Realizing Equality.

1:00 pm

Call (434) 315-8775 for more information, or click here.

Fellows Forum: The

Wednesday May 27, 2009
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Monticello's Jefferson Library
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. map it
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Britt Rusert, Ph.D. candidate, Duke University, will present her work tracking the plantation

Nelson County Folklife Festival

Saturday May 30, 2009 - Sunday May 31, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pharsalia
2333 Pharsalia Road map it
Tyro, VA 22976

Celebrate the history and heritage of an early 1800's plantation in scenic Nelson County VA.
Period Music & Dance
Craftsmen at Work
Plantation Tours
Storytelling
Children's Activities
Food & Wine Tasting
and more...
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