After Angelo Showcase – a Day of Events
February 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
After Angelo’ at Jamestown Settlement
“After Angelo”, a one-day program honoring the legacy of one of the first African women mentioned by name in the historical record at Jamestown, is a lively celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
The event culminates Black History Month at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, featuring permanent gallery exhibits, films and interactives that recount the experiences of Africans and African Americans in early America.
A series of dynamic programs will take place in the Robins Foundation Theater including entertaining performances.
Dynamic programs feature storytelling, music and dance with Agō Amè, first-person interpretation by Valarie Gray Holmes and musical performance from award-winning singer/songwriter Roberta Lea. A compelling conversation between Barbara Hamm Lee, host of WHRV’s “Another View” radio program, and The Black Opry touring member Roberta Lea will look at the increasing acceptance of black artists in the country music genre.
Event activities included with museum admission.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Noon | Welcome and introductions, drums and dance presented by Agō Amè | Robins Foundation Theater |
| Noon-4 p.m. | Join in a family craft activity | Great Hall |
| Noon-5 p.m. | Explore African and African American exhibits & films | Exhibition Galleries |
| 1 p.m. | “Angelo,” a first-person interpretation performed by Valarie Gray Holmes | Robins Foundation Theater |
| 1:40 & 3:10 p.m. | Storytelling by Agō Amè | Rotunda |
| 2 p.m. | A compelling conversation between Barbara Hamm Lee and The Black Opry touring member Roberta Lea about the increasing acceptance of black artists in the country music genre | Robins Foundation Theater |
| 3:30 p.m. | Musical performance from award-winning singer/songwriter Roberta Lea | Robins Foundation Theater |
See the full schedule HERE.
Museum gallery exhibits & films: The museum features expansive exhibition galleries and films that connect visitors with the lives of the Powhatan, English and West Central African cultures that converged at 17th-century Jamestown. Outdoor living-history areas feature historical interpretation in re-creations of Paspahegh Town, 1607 English ships and a colonial fort. More Information
Free admission for residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, with proof of residency. $20 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free.
