Virtual Program "Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865"

"Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865" features theatrical portrayals of five African American women from across the nation who stepped up with courageous acts and mighty voices in the fight against slavery. The historical women are portrayed by FREED, a group of volunteers who aim to teach American history that perhaps has been forgotten or overlooked. FREED is an auxiliary organization of the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C.

"Uncertain Times" features Patricia Tyson as Hallie Quinn Brown, an illustrious educator. Ruby M. Thomas portrays Amanda Berry Smith, the singing pilgrim. Judy Williams portrays Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, a singer known as the Black Swan. Lavonda Broadnax portrays a poetess named Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Bobbie Coles portrays the Nameless Faceless Woman of the Civil War.

FREED’s presentation for "Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865" premieres on April 10 at noon EST on Historic Brattonsville's Facebook page and Culture & Heritage Museums' YouTube channel. Presentations will be available for ongoing viewing on these digital platforms after the premiere date.

In addition to "Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865," Historic Brattonsville offers two virtual living history programs that depict what life was like for those living on the Brattonsville plantation during the American Civil War. The programs will be featured in Historic Brattonsville’s ongoing weekly interactive series, Time Travel Tuesdays. Public participation is encouraged through questions and comments; register for the free Zoom webinars at CHMuseums.org. Programs premiere live on April 6 and 13, both at 10 a.m. EST on Historic Brattonsville's Facebook page and later on Culture & Heritage Museums' YouTube channel

For more information on an array of free virtual programs, visit chmuseums.org.

"Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865" is supported by a mini grant from  South Carolina Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; inspiring, engaging, and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage.