The Ties That Bind

Program Type:

Adult, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Family

Program Description

Event Details

  • Focus: Traced the complex history of race in Morris County, from slavery to the Civil Rights era.
  • Collaborators: Bethel AME Church, Morristown National Historical Park, County College of Morris, Morris County Historical Society, and the Morris Museum.
  • Content: Included photographs, articles, films, and speakers, highlighting figures like Frederick Douglass and MLK Jr..
  • Purpose: To encourage reflection on past racial tensions and promote understanding for the future.