THE LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER, INC.
421 BANTAM ROAD ~ LITCHFIELD, CT 06759
A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
The Legend of Freedom Quilts
&
The Underground Railroad
The presentation, performed by Trish Chambers in period costume, discusses the history, legends and personal stories that make up the rich heritage associated with the Underground Railroad. Explore how African traditions and the use of story cloths documented the history of the tribes and set the stage for the slaves to learn the lessons needed for survival during the arduous journey to freedom. African slave songs and the lessons contained in them are also discussed.
The presentation also contains one family's legend regarding the alleged use of quilt patterns to teach lessons of survival. The legend is based on the book "Hidden In Plain View" by Dr. Raymond G. Dobard and Jacqueline L. Tobin.
Wednesday February 15, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Admission @ Door $5
Pre-register by phone or email
860-567-8302
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