Today, Barb Some (author of Ghosttowns, and of Batsto, Jewel of the Pines, as well as The Forks) and I went to Camden County Historical Society today to see the new exhibit room devoted to local African American History. The first exhibit is the Moore family of Greenland (Magnolia) and it was very interesting. The highlights of the exhibit for me were the medical bag and the story of Dr. Moore. Barb and I both had to observe how difficult it must have been for him to make the long journey to M.D. in that time of segregation and prejudice.
As you are possibly aware, if you visit here from time to time, I am a big fan of the 'local' in history, the lives of ordinary people which seem always to be lived in extraordinary times. The other thing I enjoyed about the Moores of Greenland, was the sense I got of a community sticking together and supporting one another against hard times.
The next exhibit I would love to experience is the opening this Sunday, 2/11 of A Cast of Blues, with resin cast masks of 15 famous Blues musicians and live music FREE at 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm.
for more information call 856-964-3333.
Although my interests run more toward history, literature, and art, I also enjoy music, however, the cover of Out and About has this information for those of you interested in theater:
Haddon Heights - Playbox Play BORN YESTERDAY, Fri. 2/16 Sat. 2/17 at First Presbyterian Curch, 28 Seventh Ave., Haddon Heights, tickets $13
For March Women's History Month -
Celebrating Female Artists - Through a Woman's Eyes, Feb. 24, from 11 to 5 at Haddon Fortnightly, 301 Kings Hwy East (at Grove St.) Admission free but $10 donation suggested.
You should really try to grab a copy of Out & About. It is free and filled with interesting events, most of which I don't list because there are too many. There were many garden listings for example and food events!
Music:
Steve hackett at the Scottish Rite Auditorium 2/16 and 2/17.
Scott Joplin Music Award Winner Sue Keller, Tri-State-Jazz ociety concert, Sun. 2/11 from 2 to 4 Haddonfield United Methodist Church 29 Warwick Rd. Tickets $20
Songs of Love and Madness Sat. 2/10 at 8 p.m.Grace Episcopal Church 10 Kings Hwy., Haddonfield (next to PATCO train Sta.) $25 at the door.
History and Food:
Hercules, George Washington's chef and enslaved man will be performed by Keith Henley of American Historical Theater on Sat. 2/17 at 2 pm - free program, first in a series, Culinary Experiences of the Revolution sponsored by Frieds of the Tavern. 233 Kings why. E. free (not ADA-acessible.)
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