“Putting Black Women on the Map: Then & Now” "Tied to Her Apron Strings" In Celebration of Black History Month, LexSeeHer and LexArt invite you to a multimedia exhibition featuring illustrations, painting and textiles. Explore the contradictions and continuities of Black women's experiences from the 18th century forward, featuring the stories of African American women whose lives are tied to Lexington's history and the founding of the country. Learn about Margaret Tulip, who won her Freedom Suit, Phebe Burdoo, A Mother of the American Revolution, Mary Elizabeth Miles Bibb, a free woman of color, abolitionist, educator & journalist. Co-Curators: Amelia Worthy, Celeste Freeman & Jessie Steigerwald with the LexSeeHer Research Team Exhibition open February 5 - 26 Visit www.LexArt.org or Facebook.com/LexingtonArts for Zoom Link. Information also available at LexSeeHer.com
Date and Time
Sunday Feb 5, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Opening reception at LexArt on February 5, 2-4 pm Virtual Lecture February 15 at 7 pm
Location
130 Waltham Street, Lexington MA 02421
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public
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Emily Taylor
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