Phoebe Needles Center, Inc. Raising the Shade
  ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Raising the Shade: Franklin County, 1850–1910 brings to light the lives and service of 70 Franklin County-born men who enlisted in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Through historical research, public education, and community collaboration, this Franklin County NAACP project explores their contributions to emancipation, the preservation of the Union, and the continuing pursuit of equality and citizenship. Presenters will share the story of the two-year initiative and the creation of Virginia’s first monument dedicated collectively to Franklin County’s United States Colored Troops. The program will also examine how the project is preserving an often-overlooked chapter of local history while creating opportunities for education, reflection, and community healing. Raising the Shade was supported by the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by the Mellon Foundation and administered through Virginia Tech. Presenters include: Glenna and Larry Moore, Kim VanBuren, Katie Peters, Christopher Coates, Raymond Williams, Andre Peery, Eric Anspaugh COST & HOW TO REGISTER: The cost of the program plus lunch is $20.00. YOU MUST pre-register for this event. This helps us to insure there is adequate seating and food prepared for both the coffee social and the luncheon. Please click on the button below to register! Now, via this single link, you have the option to Register and Pay Online or Pay at the Door. To register now and pay later at the event, simply select the Pay At The Door Ticket Option, add the number of Pay At The Door Tickets you wish to have, answer the questions and submit. REGISTER NOW! QUESTIONS: Please call 540.483.1518 or email [email protected] |