Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized barriers, and social prejudice.
Author, historian, and professor, Dr. Richard Bell, will discuss his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World which offers a fresh look at the impact of the American Revolution by focusing on disenfranchised people and minorities in the colonies, including free and enslaved Black people.
Visitors learn about African American women inventors and their contributions, including Sarah Goode, inventor of the cabinet-bed (pre-cursor to the Murphy bed) and Ellen Eglin, the Maryland woman who revolutionized housework with the invention of the clothes wringer.
Step back into 1766 and discover the story of the "Daughters of Liberty," a courageous group of women who organized boycotts of British goods to support America's fight for independence. Join historian Tracy Gillespie and members of the Fiber Arts Guild at Marietta Historic Site & Museum for an enlightening discussion over tea and light refreshments as we explore how everyday acts of resistance helped spark a revolution.
From the marvelous natural wood patterns to the mastery of different finishes, the Chesapeake Woodturner’s (CW) artists will have you asking, “how do they do that?”
Join us for a curated evening featuring familiar foods that support well-being, a discussion on the roles of culinary and diasporic herbs as both flavor and function, and a hands-on herbal mocktail workshop.