Reenactor Valarie Gray-Holmes, who plays Angelo/Angela, will appear to describe the young woman’s likely violent capture by Portuguese invaders, forced 100-mile march to a port pen, terrifying kidnapping by an English warship, and lonely adjustment to a new country.
(WYDaily/Courtesy of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation)
A special one-day event is returning to Jamestown Settlement to honor the legacy of the first African woman mentioned by name in a historical record at Jamestown.
The special event is supported in part by the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission.
“After Angelo” will celebrate African American culture and heritage with art, music, storytelling, and community conversation, according to a news release from the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.
Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission with proof of residency.
Throughout the day, attendees can expect artwork by African American artists on display with some available for purchase and see local organizations promoting and empowering the Black community to share their stories and literature or hosting special activities.
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