This event is in the past.It took place on August 23, 2025 at King Manor Museum.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkAuthor Lorna A. Rainey explores the life of Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first Black man to serve in the US Congress, at this intimate talk in a historic house museum.
Historic house museum
Author talk
Black history
Jamaica Queens
Tips
🏛️"beautifully preserved" with family descendants' pieces
🎟️tours run hourly if you want to explore after
📚guides share detailed stories about house architecture
King Manor Author Talk with Lorna A. Rainey
Jamaica
Literature TalkLiterature TalkAuthor Lorna A. Rainey explores the life of Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first Black man to serve in the US Congress, at this intimate talk in a historic house museum.
Historic house museum
Author talk
Black history
Jamaica Queens
Tips
🏛️"beautifully preserved" with family descendants' pieces
🎟️tours run hourly if you want to explore after
📚guides share detailed stories about house architecture
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