Live and Learn: History Salons and Open Dialogues

Join communities across Pennsylvania to explore Quest for Freedom stories and participate in discussions about America’s historical and cultural growth from the time of the Civil War and Underground Railroad to the present day. This year’s theme examines African American Patriots and the Civil War.

“WHAT THIS CRUEL WAR WAS OVER” by Chandra Manning 

African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Facilitated by Dr.Zizwe Poe

“SLAVERY AND THE MAKING OF AMERICA” by James Horton         

September 17-18

Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh
Facilitated by Dr. Veronica Watson                     

Chambersburg Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way, Chambersburg
Facilitated by Dr. La Tonya Thames-Taylor

October 1-2

Heritage Center of Lancaster, 37 North Market Street, Lancaster
Facilitated by Dr. Dorothy King

African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia Facilitated by Dr. Zizwe Poe                  

Heritage Center of Lancaster, 37 North Market Street, Lancaster
Facilitated by Dr. Dorothy King

For more information on Live & Learn events, contact the Pennsylvania Humanities Council at 800.462.0442 or visitwww.pahumanties.org.