Charles Sumner Post #25 Grand Army of the Republic is hosting “Let the Monster Perish” to celebrate 150 years since Abraham Lincoln invited Henry Highland Garnet to speak before Congress. The celebration will include excerpts of the speech, traditional music and a birthday cake for Lincoln.
The event will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 (time TBD), Charles Sumner Post #25 Grand Army. It is co-sponsored with the Kent County Historical Society
On Saturday, February 21, 2015 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Charles Summer Post #25 will host an event in memory of Malcom X. It was fifty years ago to the day of the event that Malcom X was assassinated. Robert Earl Price will share memories and poetry, film and music.
On Tuesday, February 10 at Bethel A.M.E. Church (237 College Avenue, Chestertown), John Wilson will be given the KENNY award. The award is a collaboration with Kent County Arts Council, the Hedgelawn Foundation and Washington College. At 5:00 there will be a master-class by vocalists from the American Spiritual Ensemble. At 6:00 a supper in the Fellowship Hall. And at 7:00 a performance and presentation of the KENNY to Mr. Wilson. Contact Leslie Raimond at the Kent County Arts Council if you would like to participate in the workshop and join for the supper. The presentation does not require a reservation.