Sultana Downrigging 2024

Visit Sumner Hall where interactive activities of call and response will pave the way for a presentation about famous Black watermen.  Brief interactive introductions to the hand-clapping activity known as "Pattin' Juba" and also spoon playing offer a window to "down time" on ships throughout history. Two historic African American sailors will be highlighted: Robert Smalls (Civil War) and Dorie Miller (WWII), as a six minute video will feature Miller followed by master reader, Michele Towson, reading a beautiful picture book about Smalls. All ages welcome.