Watch a series of short children's films celebrating the history and achievements of significant African American figures. Snacks will be provided. For children and their families.

The Journey of Henry "Box" Brown

A look at the historic true tale of slave Henry Box Brown, a man who mailed himself to freedom in a wooden box from a plantation in Richmond, Virginia to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1848.

G, 26 mins., 2005. Closed captions (CC) in English.

Dancing in the Light: The Janet Collins Story

The inspiring story of the first African American prima ballerina, Janet Collins.

G, 17 mins., 2015. Closed captions (CC) in English.

Garrett's Gift

The true story of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic light.

G, 19 mins., 2008. Closed captions (CC) in English.