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Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom

African Americans & the American Revolution
2024-02-22 19:00:00 2024-02-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras. Virtual -

Thursday, February 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-22 19:00:00 2024-02-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Freedom Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras. Virtual -

Join Jo Ann Tufo, Historian & American History teacher who will highlight and celebrate African American women and men and their contributions during the colonial and revolutionary war eras.

This program is presented in an informative power point and lively lecture format.  

Explore the lives of people such as Phyllis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman, Crispus Attucks, Absalom Jones, Salem Poor, James Armistead and Richard Allen.

Please register to receive the Zoom link.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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Virtual
Phone: 847-742-2411
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