March on Washington 60th Anniversary

Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Presented in partnership with 100 Black Men of Stamford; Domus; Fairfield County (CT) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated; the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut; the Mayor’s Multicultural Council; Stamford Community; Domus and Stamford NAACP.

 

Exhibit: Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the United States

On view through August 21 
Main Library, First Floor

This display examines the history of American voting rights and the role the U.S. Constitution played in determining who can vote.

Opening Ceremony

Sunday, August 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. 
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
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Screening of the digitally restored 1964 James Blue documentary The March, memories shared by special guests and a Union Baptist Church Choir performance.

 

1963 Lincoln Memorial Program

On view from Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 28
Main Library, First Floor, Harry Bennett Branch and South End Branch

Display of the original March on Washington program.

 

Reflection Room: Eyes on the Prize

Monday, August 14 through Saturday, August 26, during library hours. 
Main Library, Third Floor Rotary Room & Harry Bennett Branch

Continuous screening of the PBS documentary, Eyes on the Prize, the story of the civil rights era from the point of view of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement.

 

Healing Drum Circle

Monday, August 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
South End Branch
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A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism. Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia. This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

 

Screening & Family Discussion: March On! by Christine King Farris

Saturday, August 19 from 12 to 2 p.m. 
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
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Saturday, August 26 from 12 to 2 p.m.
South End Branch
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Screening of the animated video based on the 2008 picture book by the late sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., giving her firsthand account of the historic march. All ages.

 

Old Folkies Acoustic Singalong

Saturday, August 19 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. 
Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
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An afternoon of acoustic musical delights with Dr. Ev, who will perform a program celebrating this anniversary. 

 

Make Your Own History

Wednesday, August 23 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
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Saturday, August 26 from 12 to 2 p.m. 
South End Branch
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Build your own African American history book using stickers depicting dozens of civil rights fighters and pioneers in government, science, technology, business, the arts and more. All ages.

 

Closing Ceremony

Sunday, August 27 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
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The Blues and Beyond, a cross-cultural program that teaches history through the lens of music, presents keyboardist Eric Finland and Director of Narration and Masterclass Artists Adam Taylor. All ages. 

 

Documentary: The March: The Story of the Greatest March in American History

Monday, August 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. 
Main Library, Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
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Screening of the 2013 documentary narrated  by Denzel Washington. Rated PG. Teens and adults. See our calendar for registration and more information or call 203 351-8221.