- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
- Recurring daily
Inspired by an 1859 essay written by a free black journalist and educator named William J. Wilson, this exhibition takes visitors on a tour of Wilson’s imagined gallery of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and objects that represent Black life in the United States and across the…
Join National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts for an unforgettable evening as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging , exploring her time following and diving with Black scuba diver and underwater…
Tours begin at the Kennett Heritage Center, 120 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA. at 1:00 P.M. Please try to come a little early so we can check you in. The dates for our tours are listed below. With the exception of April, they are all on the third Sunday of the month…
Presented in partnership with Voices Underground as part of their Chester County-wide commemoration of Juneteenth, enjoy an evening with stand-up comedian Preacher Lawson. Best known for his appearance on season 12 of America’s Got Talent (2017), in which he made it to the final…
Juneteenth National Freedom Day illuminates the fact that slaves celebrated the abolishment of slavery with excitement and great joy. It is a reminder to all Americans of the status and importance of Americans of African descent as American citizens. For more than 140 years…
This guided bus tour explores the hidden history of the Underground Railroad in Kennett Square. Learn about the contributions of the courageous abolitionists, local African American communities, and faith-based groups who assisted those on a quest for liberty and safety. Visit…
- Brandywine Museum of Art
- Recurring daily
"Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade" marks a prolific period of self-examination and thorough observation for contemporary artist Jerrell Gibbs (American, b. 1988). He is an intuitive painter and oil is his passion. The figure, as a living rather than static subject, appears…
