“Civil Rights: Taking a Stand ”

MD Humanities Council's Living History Portrayals:

Saturday, July 5 Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sunday, July 6 George Wallace

Monday, July 7 Rosa Parks

Tuesday, July 8 Malcolm X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAUTAUQUA
"Civil Rights: Taking a Stand"
Saturday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 8, 2008
7:30 p.m. under the huge tent
Garrett College Lawn

 

FREE (donations invited)
Recent quotes:
What a fun, entertaining way to learn about history!
My children sat spellbound.
A real performance - not a reality show.

Civil Rights is the theme for
MD Humanities Council’s Living History Portrayals of:

Martin Luther King Jr. (portrayed by Lenneal Henderson)
George Wallace (portrayed by Doug Mishler)
Rosa Parks (portrayed by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand )
Malcolm X (portrayed by Charles Pace)

Near the Fourth of July each year, the Maryland Humanities Council brings the Chautauqua tent to six community colleges in Maryland. More than 4,000 people attend - Marylanders and tourists, children, retired people, public officials. At a Chautauqua, scholar/actors portray a historical character for a community audience, complete with costume, props, mannerisms and accents. After the presentation, the performer answers the audience's questions first in character, then as him- or herself. Made possible by Maryland Humanities Council, Garrett College, Garrett County Arts Council and Garrett Lakes Arts Festival.

Click here for Maryland Humanities Council website & Chautauqua History

 

Event Sponsor: Garrett College
Sponsor Partner: Garrett County Arts Council

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