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“Git” On Board!...The Life of Harriet Tubman

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens
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Description

Take a musical ride on the Underground Railroad to meet the heroic Harriet Tubman, and learn of her early experiences as a slave. Discover how Tubman led fellow freedom-seeking slaves to hiding places on their way to safety in the North. Hope Shiver interweaves Tubman’s poignant story with spirituals and work songs, allowing students to discover the lyrics of such songs as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Git on Board,” which often contained hidden messages for slaves preparing to escape to freedom. David Keepman provides musical accompaniment as students chant, clap, cheer, and rejoice in experiencing the famous railroad. 

Join us before and after the performance for tie-in crafts and activities!

For all ages.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

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