Programming with designs by our panelists tonight, so that we could tell the whole story of our 18th century community. Blending social history with public history to tell the africanamerican story has never been done before. And quite literally, they were making history. This is the first of three panelist discussions that we are going to have this year. And i would welcome you to come back on july 5, when we will look at current programming that focuses on African American stories, and also on october 18, where we will be focusing on the future, and our panelists at that discussion will be helping us to think about, how do we continue to tell the story . Lawrence mitchell said it really is all of our story. Now i know our panelists well. And they have plenty to share with us. So, please let me begin the evening by introducing our moderator. He began his career here at Colonial Williamsburg as a junior interpreter, and became an active interpreter and manager of the interpreters. And
Courtmartial proceeding. She was working as a nurse in South Carolina and the Court Transcript allows us to hear her in her own words. After the war, she received the pension as a widow of a union veteran, nelson davis who had served as a private in the 8 United States colored infantry. Years after she died, tubman petitioned congress for additional benefits for her own service outlined in her affidavit as nurse and cook in hospitals and commander of several men, eight or nine, as scouts dpurg the late war. Congress received numerous documents and letters supporting tubmans claim and they, along with her affidavit are here in the records of the niets house of representatives. Tubmans pentagon was increased to 20 for her service as a nurse. Tonight, a distinguished panel will discus the life enlegacy of Harriet Tubman and ongoing presentation efforts of her birthplace. Ms. Ross is feeling in for robert f. Parker listed in our program but unable to be with. Dr. Jones is the University Ar
Presided, taking an active role in shaping the constitution as we know it today. For me, this lecture, beginning with the last one and concluding a month from now, concludes an amazing year that began a year ago, last september, with the opening of the Fred W Smith Library for the studying of George Washington. During that year, as a library fellow, i finished my book on washington which came out this week and i was able to give a copy away. During that time, while i was here, i learned what a rich treasure, we all have, especially those of you who live near it, here at mount vernon. The staff here is extraordinarily dedicated, loyal and collegial. Years, the Mount Vernon Ladies Association has kept this place special. With the new library that i got to enjoy and the Orientation Center and the education center, i would say that no group of women have done so better, at least since martha did it alone, and among those more remarkable women, you are able i want toem speak, mention them i
Lunchtime. Temperatures cool but not as cold as yesterday. We had a few 30s across parts of the north bay this morning. Later on this afternoon temperatures are expected to climb back into the 60s. We are expecting to see occasional showers through the day. Keep those umbrellas handy and jackets handy as well. South bay will see rain around lunchtime. Same thing for the trivalley. If youre headed down to levis stadium for the game, umbrella is a good idea. Thats right. 1 05 gametime. Youre probably going to get wet. Definitely. And we have heavier showers that move through tonight. Thats in my next report. Anthony, thank you. Did you see it, a bright light in the night sky caused quite a buzz on social media. You could see this all the way from san diego to the bay area. Some people in arizona also reported seeing it. Today in the bays Christie Smith talked to the experts from the Science Center in oakland. Oh, my god reporter from Southern California to the bay area, social media lit
All this month we will be focusing on the life and legacy of George Washington. To mark the anniversary of his birth in 1732. Up next, George Washingtons role in the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The Founding Fathers crafted a new document to replace the articles of confederation which was in i confess for washington was voted to preside over the convention, taking an active role in shaping the constitution we know today. George Washingtons Mount Vernon hosted this hourlong event. This concludes an amazing year that began the year ago last september with the opening of the library for the study of George Washington. During that year as a library fellow, i finished my book on washington which just came out this week and i was able to get a copy today. During that time while i was here, i learned what a rich treasure we all have, especially those of you who live near it the staff here is extraordinarily dedicated loyal , and for 150 years the Mount Vernon Ladies Association has kept