Gwyn Moses

Gifted author and storyteller Gwyn Moses visited the museum last night as part of our Visiting Author Series. Gwyn shared African-American folktales and stories ranging from the Br'er Rabbit tales to stories about African safaris to the modern classic Henry's Freedom Box.

Upcoming African-American Authors Programs:

• Fiddling program with Woody McKenzie, inspired by the book Celie and the Harvest Fiddler
• From Harlem to Lynchburg Poetry Slam - An evening of poetry by local student poets, inspired by their own community!
  

If you're interested in participating in the Poetry Slam, it's not too late! Call the museum at 434-845-1888 for more information!

John Henry

The first program for our Amazing African-American Authors month is coming up soon!

Our program was inspired by Julius Lester's retelling of a beloved folktale. This Saturday, February 2nd from 1 pm - 3 pm, you can experience the life of the mythic folk hero, John Henry, the steel-driving man.

Participants will have fun making their own trains cars and painting their own train whistles. Program is free with cost of admission but the wooden whistles cost $1.00 each.