Sundays in the Theatre

Join us for the Cultural Heritage Series each Sunday in February at 3 pm in the Williamsburg Library Theatre.

Dr. June Montgomery

Dr. Montgomery had over 25 leading roles in Tidewater area theatrical productions and sang and danced her way to a “Critics Choice Award for Best Actress.” Accompanied by Chadwick Lambert.

Feb. 5

*Meet author Barry Doswell at a book signing

The Historic First Baptist Church – “Yes We Can!”

A presentation by the Church’s history ministry through relics and artifacts from descendants of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg.

Feb. 12

*Meet author Barry Doswell at a book signing

Let Freedom Ring Foundation

History Half Told is Untold retells the history of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg. There will also be a presentation analyzing the lasting effects of slavery shown through institutionalized racism.

Feb. 19

*Meet author Juanita Graham at a book signing

Valarie Gray Holmes

Based on strong research, performer Valarie Holmes portrays the lives and contributions of the enslaved and free African American women rising above the horrors of enslavement.

Feb. 26

*Meet author Juanita Graham at a book signing

Additional Programs

Honoring Giants of the Community: A Juneteenth Community Art and Oral History Exhibit

Celebrate the contributions of community leaders, Dr J. Blaine Blayton and Mrs. Bessie Gerst.

Feb. 1-28, during regular hours

WRL Gallery at the Library Theatre

Coretta: A Legacy of Love

Hailed as the “First Lady of the Civil Rights movement,” Coretta Scott King comes to life in this moving performance by Valerie Davis.

Feb. 4, 11:30 am

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center

Paint Your Own Frederick Douglass Pottery Jar

Celebrate Black History Month by painting your own replica of a pottery jar owned by Frederick Douglass to take home with you.

Feb. 25, 2 pm

Stryker Center