BLACK HISTORY MONTH
SATURDAYS FEBRUARY 2 - 16
THEATER PRESENTATION
BEYOND THE VEIL with Daniel Carlton
February 2, 9, 16 / 1:00 pm
February 23 / 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
A dramatic presentation with Daniel Carlton, actor, writer, storyteller. Learn about the reality of life “Beyond the Veil” as described by W.E.B. DuBois.
Experience life on Hunterfly Road during the early 20th century, a turbulent
time of political and social change in New York City.
FREE FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS
February 19-23
COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND FOOD TASTING
February 19 / 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Learn new recipes using traditional African American ingredients.
With Madea Allen, a Brooklyn based nutritionist and caterer.
FILM SCREENING
February 19 / 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Discover a different view of the world during a screening of Desert Odyssey, (1996, 30 minutes), an episode of “Africa” the ground-breaking National Geographic Television and Thirteen/WNET NY series. Join Adam Ilius as
he makes his first journey with a Tuareg salt caravan.
SYMBOL MAKING
February 19 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Learn about the sacred Adinkra symbols and create a keepsake to take home. Discover the connection between these West African symbols and the lives of Africans in the Americas.
HANDMADE FAMILY PHOTO ALBUMS
February 21 & 22 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn how to create an archival quality photo album from scratch for your precious images. Learn how to care for family photographs so that they last for generations to come.
LECTURE AND ART MAKING
AFRICAN LIVES IN OLD BROOKLYN:FROM WYCKOFF TO WEEKSVILLE:
February 23 / 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*Free shuttle bus service from Wyckoff to Weeksville will leave at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Learn about the lives of enslaved African Americans who lived in Brooklyn during the colonial period througha lecture and family art workshops.
Contact Wyckoff Farmhouse for informationon their programs at 718-629-5400 or www.wyckoffassociation.org