Saturdays throughout February, 10:00am-1:00pm
God, the Church and His Word – A Photographic Exhibition
The History of Emancipation, sponsored by the Historical Society of Kent County and the Kent County Arts Council
February 6, 10:00am-noon
Juneteenth Planning Meeting — Anyone interested in helping to produce this community celebration is invited to become a member of the Planning Committee. Let’s make Sumner Hall’s Third Annual Juneteenth event a wonderful success.
February 10, 7:00pm
11th Annual KENNY Award Program and Reception — The KENNY Award is given each year by the Hedgelawn Foundation and the Kent County Arts Council to a person who has significantly contributed to the development of the arts in Kent County. This year’s award will honor Lani Seikaly.
February 13, 10:00am-noon
Sumner Hall: Then and Now (followed by a light luncheon) — Sumner Hall pays tribute to those in our community whose vision, political skills, tenacity and hard work made it possible to save this historic building. Our primary storytellers played key roles in this civic drama:
Kees de Mooy, Zoning Administrator, Town of Chestertown
Ruth C. Shoge, Dean of Library and Academic Technology, Washington College
Elizabeth A. Seidel, Archaeology Lab Director, Washington College
John Seidel, Director, Center for Environment and Society, Washington College
Leslie Prince Raimond, Executive Director, Kent County Arts Council
Nina Johnson, President, G.A. R. Post #25, Inc.
February 20, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Men of Gospel Concert — Enjoy the special performance by the Pilgrim Travelers, the Men of Janes Choir and the Men of New Life Community Church.
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