Conversations: A Stone’s Throw Program to Commemorate Juneteenth (Off-Site)

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Commemorate Juneteenth in a special way this year with a tour of the Marian Anderson Studio at the Danbury Museum.

A resident of Danbury for nearly 50 years, Anderson rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest contraltos of the 20th century. In 1939, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall because of her skin color. In what would become a defining moment in civil rights history, Anderson was then invited to perform at the Lincoln Memorial before a crowd of over 75,000. In 1955, at age 58, she became the first Black artist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.

The trip will include a tour of Anderson’s studio and a special exhibition First Impressions: What Marion Wore, focusing on Anderson’s extensive dress collection.

Mark Twain Library’s Stone’s Throw series highlights the very best our area has to offer. We meet up at the destinations and participate in FREE specially arranged, small group tours.

Space for the tour is limited — Please register early!

Call 203.938.2545 for information.

Thursday, June 19

HOST: Danbury Museum

LOCATION: 43 Main Street, Danbury

ARRIVAL TIME: 10:45 am

GATHERING SPOT: The Museum’s Huntington Hall Building, inside near the glass doors.

TOUR DURATION: Approximately 45 minutes, plus additional time to explore the Museum.

DESTINATION WEBSITE: www.danburymuseum.org

This program is part of the Conversations Series which was created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library in an effort to offer our community the opportunity to continue the conversation on race.  Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about race.