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Zoom: Black Founders — The Forten Family of Philadelphia

With the Museum of the American Revolution

2024-02-05 18:30:00 2024-02-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Zoom: Black Founders — The Forten Family of Philadelphia Discover the incredible journey of James Forten and his descendants. Green Branch Library Zoom -

Monday, February 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-05 18:30:00 2024-02-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Zoom: Black Founders — The Forten Family of Philadelphia Discover the incredible journey of James Forten and his descendants. Green Branch Library Zoom -

Discover the incredible journey of James Forten and his descendants.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.896.9074.

Learn about the unique journey and exceptional story of James Forten and his descendants as they navigated the American Revolution and cross-racial relationships to become leaders in the abolition movement in the lead-up to the U.S. Civil War.

Using objects, documents, and immersive environments, this presentation will explore the Forten family’s roles in the Revolutionary War, business in Philadelphia, and abolition and voting rights from 1776 to 1876.

For more information on the Forten Family from the Museum of the American Revolution: The Forten Family: Abolitionists and Reformers

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | History |

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Green Branch Library

green@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.896.9074
Branch manager
Sherry Swisher

Hours
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed

About the branch

The Green Branch Library offers fun, exciting, and educational programs for customers of all ages, both in the Library and throughout the Green community. Visit us for preschool storytime and school-age and family events at the Library. Visit our NatureConnect space and also look for our youth librarians in your schools' classrooms where they will be making a visit soon. Adults can participate in book discussion groups, including our newest, the Food For Thought Cookbook Club, and attend informative programs on health and wellness, financial education, local history, and much more. While at the library, computers, WiFi, faxing and scanning are available for your use. Books, movies, and music are ready for you to borrow.

Next time you're out and about in our community—at the Celebration of Education, Freedom Fest, Trick or Treat Trail, Christmas at Town Park—look for the Green Branch Library table and the friendly Library staff. We want to say hello and share all that's happening at your public library.

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