Register for a hybrid event sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society on March 14 at 6 pm, reimagining an iconic female Black poet’s book. Join us for a unique evening remembering and celebrating America’s 19th-century, African American poet, Phillis Wheatley. See Phillis’ words in her own hand in items displayed from the MHS collection and hear how these words inspire poets today.
Wheatley at 250: Black Women Poets Re-imagine the Verse of Phillis Wheatley Peters celebrates the 250th anniversary of Phillis Wheatley’s historic and transformative Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773). The new volume gathers the voices of 20 Black female poets to reimagine the work of this iconic literary ancestor for a new generation. The volume’s editors, Danielle Legros Georges and Artress Bethany White will provide commentary and contributors Florence Ladd and Janice Lowe will read selections from the book.
The in-person reception starts at 5:30 PM and the program will begin at 6:00 PM. The program is free for MHS Members; $10 per person (in person). There is no charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The online event will be hosted on the video streaming platform YouTube. Registrants will receive a confirmation message with attendance information. Register to attend in person HERE. Register to attend online HERE.
If you have questions about the event, please contact Olivia Sayah at 617-646-0580 or osayah@masshist.org.
