Wednesday, February 20, 2013


"HARRIET TUBMAN"
TO SPEAK AT HISTORY
CENTER 21st AND 22nd

Harriet Tubman. Photo from the Library of Congress from the web.


The Oklahoma History Center offers a Living History performance celebrating
Black History month that will bring to life one of the most revered heroines in
American history on February 21st and 22nd. A reenactor as Harriet Tubman
will discuss her escape to freedom, her work on the Underground Railroad, service
as a scout and nurse for the Union Army, and her work as a Spy.

The museum will host special student programs at 10:30 each day and
registration is required. Thursday evening, Feb. 21st,  the museum will open
its doors at 6:00 p.m. for a family friendly program with the performance
beginning at 7:00 p.m.. Friday afternoon, Feb. 22nd, the museum will offer a
matinee at 2:00 p.m. Seating for both programs is limited and available on a
first come basis. This program is made possible through the support of
SONIC, America's Drive-In, and the Oklahoma Humanities Council. Admission to
Harriet Tubman Live! Programs are free!

For information about the Harriet Tubman programs please contact Jason
Harris at
jharris@okhistory.org or by phone at 405-522-0785.
From the press release








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