1619: The Journey of a People, The Musical

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on August 28, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Event Details

On August 20, 1619, twenty enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. This one-man show packs the 400-year journey into an abridged performance that commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and critically analyzes the American journey toward freedom and equality. Educator and actor Ted Williams III is featured in this performance. 

This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more, at no cost to host organizations. The program enables local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. 

This event is free and open to all. Signup is required. Sign up online here, by telephone at 224-543-1485, or in person at the library.

 

 

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