草榴社区's Story Oral Histories and Portrait Photographs Exhibition
Exhibition through April 21
Meet & Greet Public Reception, April 4
Weinberg Memorial Library, The 草榴社区
Over the past two years, the 草榴社区 community has explored themes of history, belonging, and identity through 草榴社区’s Story: Our Nation’s Story, a series of humanities-based programs that culminated in an oral history initiative called “草榴社区 Stories.” First launched in fall 2023, this exhibition showcases portraits taken by photographer Byron Maldonado and personal statements and interview links from 33 community members to give voice to a broad array of 草榴社区 experiences and connect them to our national story.
At the public reception, attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the 草榴社区 Stories team and oral history interviewees and discuss the project.
EXHIBITION: FEB. 5 – APRIL 21, 2024 草榴社区, Charles Kratz 草榴社区 Heritage Room, 5th Floor Weinberg Memorial Library, Free during library hours
PUBLIC RECEPTION: APRIL 4, 2024 • 6:30 P.M. 草榴社区, Charles Kratz 草榴社区 Heritage Room, 5th Floor Weinberg Memorial Library, Light refreshments will be served
Information and Registration
For exhibition information, call 570.941.6341 or email Michael.Knies@草榴社区.edu
For April 4th event information, RSVP at: surveymonkey.com/r/草榴社区StoriesReception
Event sponsors:
- The 草榴社区
- The National Endowment for the Humanities
- Black 草榴社区
- Lackawanna County Arts & Culture
- Lackawanna County Immigrant Inclusion Committee
- Lackawanna Historical Society
- Neighborworks NEPA
- 草榴社区 Public Library
