Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty

  • February 21, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Salem's Historic Old Town Hall

    32 Derby Square
    Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Ticket Price $0.00-$200.00 Buy Tickets
Description

The second installation of History Alive, Inc.'s fashion show of ideas from history, "Fashioning for Freedom,  Layers of Liberty" presents a celebratory runway of Black creativity and activism from New England's past three centuries. 

Discover and be inspired by the lives of 

Phillis Wheatley 

Jenny Slew 

Frederick Douglass (Thank you, Black Cat Walking Tours and Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe for sponsorship of Frederick Douglass!) 

Edmonia Lewis 

The Remond family of Salem (Thank you to Hamilton Hall for sponsorship of the Remonds!)

Charlotte Forten 

and more!

 

Date & Time

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue Details

Salem's Historic Old Town Hall

32 Derby Square
Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Salem's Historic Old Town Hall
History Alive, Inc.
History Alive, Inc. is an immersive historically-themed theater company from Salem, Massachusetts. We are committed to the production of new plays and theatrical scenarios based on true stories from the past. Emphasis is given to interactive theatre so that actors and audience together, through a playful and dynamic way of engaging with history, might broaden their understanding of the present and gain a fresh sense of purpose within their own era. The company also seeks to invigorate the local economy by designing activities which connect the community and its visitors to a distinct, local history. Come play your part with us!

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