As part of Black History Month Programming, this special presentation along with a question and answer period captures a slave story told through song. "Underground" follows the life of Bali, a field slave who plans to escape from oppressive plantation life after learning that his master is going to sell his young daughter, Emala. As we learn of their run to freedom, we will discover how their songs and lyrics's will carry us along in hopes that the master will never find them and drag them back to a life of servitude. Following the presentation, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in the imfamous Dred Scott Trial reenactment portraying trial characters reading scripts, arguing facts, and deciding a verdict in a historical courtroom. Black History Month Schedule of Events Children's Reading Sessions Film Series
Special Programming
The Old Courthouse is open daily 8:00a.m to 4:30p.m. All programs are free of charge and open to the public. |
Last updated: July 18, 2019