Town salutes Black History Month Feb. 6
‘Black History Heroes, Soldiers, Spies’ to be presented by Bright Star Touring
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An unnamed actor from Bright Star Touring Theatre salutes in his role as a soldier in “Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies” program, which will be held as part of Town of Farragut’s Black History Month celebration starting at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, in Town Hall. - Photos submitted
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A recent year’s reception in Town Hall Rotunda. - Photos submitted
While Town of Farragut had to forego its program for Black History Month last year because of COVID, this year the program returns featuring “Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies,” a production presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre.
The program, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled to take place beginning at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.
In addition, a reception in Town Hall Rotunda starts at 1 p.m. Also free of charge, the reception is open to the public.
“History is filled with Black American heroes, and in this production audiences learn the stories of some of the most amazing figures like Col. Charles Young of the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen as they take flight to help achieve victory in World War II, and Mary Elizabeth Bowser, whose work as a spy helped the Union during the Civil War,” said Julia Barham, Farragut’s Historic Resources coordinator. “It is an exciting and interactive production that is sure to intrigue young and old alike.”
In addition to adults and teenagers, she noted the program is recommended for children third grade and above.
The Black History Month program has been taking place at Town Hall for more than 10 years. Bright Star Touring Theatre held productions from 2017 through 2019, stated Wendy Smith, Town public relations and marketing coordinator.
“Bright Star Touring Theatre performances are very popular,” Barham said. “The Black History Month event is one of my favorite programs, and there’s great community involvement, too.
“It’s important for us to recognize the contributions of our local black community, as well as remember the people who changed history of our country, like those who will be the focus of this year’s program,” she added.
Farragut Museum will be closed after the performance, so attendees wishing to tour the museum will want to do so before the performance.
