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Tour of "Bright April" Exhibit at the Germantown Historical Society -- CANCELED

Date and Time

Friday, November 8, 2024, 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM

Location

Germantown Historical Society
Carpools will be arranged
5501 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19114
USA

Chuck Broadbent(s)

Chuck Broadbent

Category

Membership Event

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

Capacity

10 Total Slots
10 Available Slot(s)

About this event

In 1946, Marguerite de Angeli, a Philadelphia author and illustrator, published "Bright April." This groundbreaking book was the first mainstream children's book about a Black child experiencing racial prejudice written by a white author. In May, 2023, the Germantown Historical Society opened "Inspiring Bright April: Race and Class in 1940's Germantown," an exhibit about the book and its author. The exhibit includes an introductory film interview with Karla Hayden, Librarian of Congress. Barbara Dowdall, Volunteer Curator, will guide our tour.