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The Real Story of Uncle Tom's Cabin

Presented by the National Park Service
2020-02-15 14:00:00 2020-02-15 15:30:00 America/New_York The Real Story of Uncle Tom's Cabin Learn about Josiah Henson, the real inspiration for the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." This free program is presented by a park ranger from the NPS Civil War Defenses Division. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Saturday, February 15
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-15 14:00:00 2020-02-15 15:30:00 America/New_York The Real Story of Uncle Tom's Cabin Learn about Josiah Henson, the real inspiration for the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." This free program is presented by a park ranger from the NPS Civil War Defenses Division. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Learn about Josiah Henson, the real inspiration for the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." This free program is presented by a park ranger from the NPS Civil War Defenses Division.

Photos: Josiah Henson as a young man at left, and at right, at age 87, photographed in Boston on June 17, 1876 (Library of Congress; Schlesinger Library)

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Special Event | History | black history month | african american history |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 5+
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
All Alexandria Reads Book Discussion - "A Field Guide to Getting Lost" by Rebecca Solnit
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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As a part of All Alexandria Reads, please join us to read and discuss our nonfiction selection "A Field Guide to Getting Lost" by Rebecca Solnit.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Alphabits Story Time - Letters M-N
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.
Carefull Knitting - Knitting and Crochet for Good
Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
All Alexandria Reads: Brixalot Lego
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor
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Sun, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
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Stop into Patagonia Old Town to watch two documentaries that explore remote spaces and their relationships to humans.
Crafty Kids - Art activities for ages 6+
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Floor
Make and take craft activities for ages 6+
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Silent Book Club
Tue, Apr 08, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Second Floor
Bring a book or chose from one of ours and join in a quiet, low-tech reading time. This month's theme: Arab and Arab American authors.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.
Bunny Hop! - A Story Time for Ages 2+
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
A bunny themed story time for ages 2+
American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays. Space is available for up to 12 players, so it's first come first served as game tables fill.
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