Sunday Stories: A Civil War Series

See the past come to life with performances by expert storytellers Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston. This performance focuses on A Road to Freedom: Black Sailors and Soldiers  in Westchester. Performances at 1 & 3 pm. 30 minutes. Full series at www.hrm.org

A Road to Freedom: Black Sailors and Soldiers  shows letters from Sergeant Simeon Tierce of the Hills to his wife

This series uses the artwork of Red Grooms and the history of Westchester as catalysts for these stories explore the contributions of African-Americans during the Civil War. Stories are based on the 19^th century African American community in Westchester, known as “The Hills.” Vienna and Keith will use music, drama, and facilitated discussion to provide a rich cultural exchange.