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Black History's Groundbreaking Geniuses

with Bright Star Children's Theatre

2025-02-22 15:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History's Groundbreaking Geniuses Potomac Branch -

Saturday, February 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 15:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History's Groundbreaking Geniuses Come learn about genius Black figures who changed the world! Potomac Branch -

Come learn about genius Black figures who changed the world!

Genius comes in all shapes and sizes and Black History is filled with amazing inventors, artists and thinkers who changed the world. This show focuses on the brilliance of over a dozen amazing characters from Black History: Scientists like surgeon Daniel Hale Williams, mathematicians like Dorothy Vaughan, Literary Geniuses like Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou, and artistic geniuses like Alvin Ailey.

About the Presenter:  Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina. Their mission is simple: to challenge, engage, and delight audiences all over the world.


This program was made possible through the generous support provided by the Citizens for the Charles County Public Library, Inc.

AGE GROUP: | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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Phone: 301-375-7375

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