How Marian Anderson Broke Barriers Singing on Easter Sunday in 1939

National Mall and Memorial Parks

  • Apr 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
  • Free

Marian Anderson sang on the white marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial to an integrated crowd of 75,000 on Easter Sunday in 1939. Join Ranger Tim as he tells the story of Marian Anderson and the Easter concert that shattered racial and inequality barriers.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Lincoln Memorial (inside chamber next to Gettysburg Address)

Schedule

Date:

Apr 9, 2024

Time:

1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Ranger Tim Denny
(202) 426-6841

Event Type

  • Talk