7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
MARY ELIZABETH BOWSER AND ELIZABETH VAN LEW:
WOMEN IN HISTORY
In this special presentation, Vernice Jackson brings life to Mary Elizabeth Bowser, the courageous slave who spied on Confederate President Jefferson Davis in his own home and office. Ruth Pangrace, meanwhile, lurks at the side of the stage to portray Elizabeth Van Lew, the woman who owned Bowser, educated her and acted as her spymaster. Using prejudice to her advantage, Bowser allowed a parade of Confederate generals and leaders to assume that she was illiterate and invisible, all while communicating vital information to the Union War effort. No one ever suspected a thing—until right before they almost burned down Richmond!
Location:
Lakewood Public Library Main Library Auditorium
15425 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood OH 44107
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