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Harriet Tubman: Commemorating Women Warriors of the Civil War

May 29, 2021 @ 4:00 pm

This Memorial Day we honor the Black women of the Civil War, specifically Harriet Tubman, and their many contributions to society. Speakers include Dr. Arlisha Norwood, Terri L. Bailey, and special guest Ernestine Wyatt, the great, great, great grand-niece of Harriet Ross Tubman. The program will include poetry, history, and family stories about Harriet Tubman and the role that Black women played in the war. This program is a partnership between the Matheson History Museum and MAMAs Club.

Registration is free via Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zE_1WCqDRMS0WceTejK9EA. The program will also be streamed live via the Matheson’s Facebook page.

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Date:
May 29, 2021
Time:
4:00 pm