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This event is in the past.It took place on October 20, 2024 at The Van Cortlandt House Museum.

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Autumnal Afternoon of Music, Poetry, and Conversation

Bronx

Honor the legacy of Phillis Wheatley Peters through an afternoon of poetry and music on the museum lawn. National Book Award winner Cornelius Eady and composer Charlie Rauh debut a collaborative cycle blending spoken word with solo guitar performances, followed by open discussion about her revolutionary voice.

outdoor literary performance
historical celebration
solo guitar & poetry
thoughtful afternoon

Tips

🏛️"George Washington stayed in one of these rooms"
🎫NYC library card = free tickets via Culture Pass
🚶plan a long walk through Van Cortlandt Park

The Van Cortlandt House Museum

6036 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471, USA

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