Durham Museum presents “Harriet Tubman” in Celebration of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, The Durham Museum is proud to present Harriet Tubman, portrayed by Dr. Daisy Century, as our Scholar in Residence for the month of February. Unlike our typical assembly-style in-person format, this year’s program will be offered virtually, which will allow more people than ever before to participate. The program is being offered three consecutive Fridays in February for schools and is recommended for students in 1st-5th grade, but all ages are welcome. A virtual public program will take place on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30PM.
There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Registration is available online at www.DurhamMuseum.org or by calling 402-444-5071. The performances will be followed by an in-character Q&A session. Once you have completed your registration, you will be emailed a link to access the program.
“Harriet Tubman” will be presented to area students as part of The Durham Museum’s Scholars in Residence Program. The Durham Scholars in Residence initiative is an educational outreach program developed to promote academic enrichment in area schools and community organizations for all age levels. The Durham Scholars in Residence program provides support to curriculum as well as current topics of local and national interest. The Scholars in Residence Education Series is sponsored by the Sunny Durham Family Foundation, Carol Gendler, The Holland Foundation, Lincoln Financial Group, Susan Beeghly and the A. Cydog Charitable Trust.
About the Program
Harriet Tubman could not read or write, suffered from epilepsy, was repeatedly threatened, beaten and starved, and emerged from these trials an ardent abolitionist, humanitarian and Union spy during the Civil War. Not content to find freedom herself, Ms. Tubman rescued others from their bondage through the Underground Railroad. After the Civil War, she was active in the struggle for women’s suffrage.
Harriet Tubman shows us a woman unstopped by almost insurmountable obstacles. Audience members learn how to “walk soft” in the woods as they journey to freedom and sing “Go down, Moses,” a doubly potent message since one of Ms. Tubman’s nicknames was “Moses.” Joining us from American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia, Daisy Century captures the intensity of Tubman’s faith and the depth of her passion for freedom – for herself and for all who were oppressed. She takes her audience on Tubman’s remarkable journey through the underground railroad – from Slavery to Freedom! Daisy shares Harriet’s commitment and makes accessible the enormity of Harriet Tubman’s contribution.
