Montgomery County Public Libraries Presents Performances on the Life of Harriet Tubman

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will present two performances about the life of Harriet Tubman this summer.  The one-woman play depicts Harriet Tubman, her escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad, and her emergence as one of the most famous Underground Railroad conductors.  

Performed by actress Eunice Lewis Seagraves, the 45-minute performance “Harriet Tubman: Defender” will take place on Friday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Library located at 900 Wayne Avenue. The second performance will be held on Sunday, August 27 at 2 p.m. at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library located at 14910 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.

Each performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

“We are excited to offer this program in Montgomery County,” said MCPL Director Parker Hamilton. “Sharing history helps us to understand the past and provides insight into our culture.”

For more information about the program contact Mary Ellen Icaza at 240-777-0006.

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Release ID: 17-439
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-777-6507