Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month and we’ve pulled together a list of events, talks and exhibits:

• The Ohio Statehouse has several living exhibits as well as art exhibits out for the month.
  • “The Power of One,” Rosa Parks Children’s Art Exhibit (Map Room)
  • Tours of the George Washington Williams Memorial Room
  • Living History Presentations (Museum Gallery, 45 min.)
    

    Feb. 10: Henry “Box” Brown, presented by Rory Rennick
    Feb. 17: Bessie Stringfield, presented by Sandra Quick
    Feb. 24: Coretta Scott King, presented by Annette Jefferson

• “Forceful Perceptions” Gallery Show, King Arts Complex
  • The show runs until Feb. 28

• Ohio History has talks and screenings
  • Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28: Echoes in Time Theatre: Mary Bowser, Servant and Spy in the Southern White House
  • Feb. 7, 21: Freedom Summer, film screening
  • Feb. 21: Beginning Your African American Genealogy
  • Feb. 21: Eagles on Their Buttons: African American Service in the Civil War and WWI
  • Feb. 28: Roman Johnson and the Olde Towne East Art Scene

• Columbus Metropolitan Library is offering a wide variety of activities for kids, teens, and families.

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