Miss Sampson will be portrayed by costumed storyteller Joan Gatturna who is the creator of Petticoat Adventures, a series of programs about remarkable American women. She has entertained audiences throughout New England, at museums, schools and historic sites. She holds an advanced degree from Simmons College where she studied the art of storytelling and is onthe artist roster of both the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the New England Foundation for the Arts. The Malden Public Library is proud to sponsor this event, which is generously funded with a grant from the Malden Cultral Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Portraits from America's past is free to the public but space is limited to 85 persons.
All ages welcome.
This series includes lives performances of some of America's great historical figures. The series kicked off last October with an electrifying performance by Harriet Tubman. Join us for an exciting step back into time. A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver. For more information see the article included on page 4 of this newsletter.