April 21
Gardening Practices of Central VA's Enslaved African Americans
In recognition of the rich culinary and gardening traditions of the African American community, and in anticipation of the establishment of a replica slave garden on Monroe Street, the Legacy Museum of African American History is pleased to welcome community scholar and writer, Michael Twitty to deliver a talk on Gardening Practices of Central Virginia? Enslaved African Americans.
Michael Twitty is a recognized authority of Afro-American and African food culture, traditional lifeways and regional history. As the curator for the African-American Heritage Collection at the Landreth Seed Company, his specialization has been on the historic garden practices and culinary traditions of African-Americans.
Hours: 12:30pm
Admission: Free, but donations gladly accepted
Location: Legacy Museum, 403 Monroe Street, Lynchburg
P:845-3455
Michael Twitty is a recognized authority of Afro-American and African food culture, traditional lifeways and regional history. As the curator for the African-American Heritage Collection at the Landreth Seed Company, his specialization has been on the historic garden practices and culinary traditions of African-Americans.
Hours: 12:30pm
Admission: Free, but donations gladly accepted
Location: Legacy Museum, 403 Monroe Street, Lynchburg
P:845-3455
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