Speaking Up: Histories of American Protest and Activism (Virtual Zoom}

Speaking Up: Histories of American Protest and Activism (Virtual Zoom)

2021 Winter Lecture Series

Protest and dissent are an integral part of American political and cultural identity. Join us this winter for three virtual webinars devoted to exploring vibrant, lesser-known histories of American activism including the radical abolition movement of the 19th century, how women of color transformed the women’s suffrage movement, and the raucous electoral politics of the post-Civil War era.

Sunday, January 24, 2021 2 p.m.
"Equal to the Best Written Pamphlets": Ceramics and the Abolition Movement
Presented by Ron Fuchs II, Senior Curator, Reeves Museum of Ceramics, Washington and Lee University

Sunday, February 28, 2021, 2 p.m.
Presented by Cathleen Cahill, Pennsylvania State University

Sunday, March 28, 2021, 2 p.m.
Presented by Jonathan Grinspan, National Museum of American History, Washington D.C.

Free, registration is required. This lecture series will be presented live via Zoom webinar. The link to the webinar will be sent to registrants prior to the event. Webinars will be recorded and available to registrants for viewing for two weeks after the live event. Use the link below to register online.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4eJ8JhtvSc2UsQkgsZ2M7g