Join us for the reading of a proclamation from the Virginia House of Delegates marking the 80th Anniversary of the Alexandria Library Sit-In at 6 pm, followed by a 6:30 screening of Out of Obscurity.
This documentary by Matt Spangler features the events of the Library Sit-In on August 21, 1939 at the Barrett Library, a protest believed to be one of the first of its kind in the century. A reception with treats, anniversary pins and postcards will follow.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Anniversary |
TAGS: | History | film festival | film | diversity | civil rights | black history | Anniversary | african american history | 80th Anniversary |
Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.
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For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.