The Smithfield Branch of Blackwater Regional Library is excited to announce the 2017 Black History Month celebration at Smithfield Center will continue on Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 p.m., with the return of Ms. Sheila Arnold’s “History’s Alive!” presentations with the story of Oney Judge.
Oney Judge was the personal maidservant to Martha Washington from the time George Washington was elected to attend the Continental Congress until the end of his 2nd term of presidency. Oney has the infamous reputation of being one of the ones that "ran away" from Philadelphia, PA right before the end of Pres. Washington's term as President. During this presentation, we will meet Oney in the latter parts of her life where she talks about her life with the Washingtons, her home life and upbringing, her run for freedom, her attempt to negotiate with the first President of the United States and her new life as a Free Negro.
This event is free and open to the public and will be held on Sunday, February 26th at 3:00 p.m. at Smithfield Center, located at 220 North Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430. All ages are welcome and light refreshments will be served. Please contact the Smithfield Branch Library at 757-257-2264 with inquiries.
Black History Month Celebration
Date and Time
Sunday Feb 26, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Sunday, February 26th at 3:00 p.m
Location
Smithfield Center
220 North Church Street
Smithfield, VA 23430