After Angelo: Celebrating Black Women in America

African-American women, from 1619 to today, are honored as Jamestown Settlement presents “After Angelo: Celebrating Black Women in America” on February 23. The legacy of Angelo, the first African woman mentioned by name in the historical record at Jamestown, and African-American women in Virginia are celebrated with a day of music, dramatic performance and historical presentations.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Robin's Foundation Theater, keynote speaker Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University, will take the stage to discuss “Building the Black Community,” followed by a panel discussion moderated by Barbara Hamm Lee, executive producer and host of WHRV-FM’s Another View, that explores “Re-interpreting History through the Lives and Eyes of Black Women.” Throughout the day, live entertainment in the Rotunda features performances by Time for Two Violin & Cello Duo, Claves Unidos dance collective, and Masaharu Effect, featuring vocalist Kristen Merritt. In the Great Hall and galleries, storytelling, character portrayals and historical interpretations will both enchant and educate visitors. Families also can enjoy face painting, crafts and games. To learn more, visit historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/after-angelo.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 just southwest of Williamsburg. Parking is free. All daytime performances, activities and speaker presentations during this special event are included with museum admission: $17.50 for adults, $8.25 for ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. A value-priced combination ticket with the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is $26.00 for adults and $12.50 for ages 6-12. Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including College of William and Mary students, receive free admission with proof of residency. For more information, call (888) 593-4682 toll-free or (757) 253-4838, or visit historyisfun.org.