February Programs in Celebration

Join us for these programs that educate and celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Americans, in honor of Black History Month:

From the Pen of a Formerly Enslaved Man (In-Person Event)
Monday, February 3, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In 1819, Bridgehampton resident Cato Crook (1763-1841) wrote to a prominent Smithtown landowner, Elias Smith, protesting the ill treatment of his so-called runaway niece and requesting that she be granted her freedom. Join Southampton Town Historian Julie Greene to learn about Cato and the Crook family. Discover historical documents that offer a glimpse into the complex and painful world of slavery and servitude on Long Island in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Click here to register starting 1/6/25.

Louis Armstrong: King of Queens (Online Class)
Thursday, February 27, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Louis Armstrong was one of the most famous and influential musicians of all time, changing the course of music with his innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist. Yet while he toured all over the world throughout the course of his illustrious career, he called Corona, Queens home for the last 28 years of his life. Join GRAMMY-winning author and historian Ricky Riccardi as he discusses Armstrong’s historic career, shares rare footage, and tells the story of Louis and Lucille’s love affair with Queens, which now serves as home for both the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the brand-new Louis Armstrong Center. Click here to register now.

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