NEW BEDFORD, MA — The public is invited to share their views, ideas, questions, and insights on Booker T. Washington and his visits to New Bedford at the turn of the last century.
This event is being held to provide input for mural artist, Mr. Eden Soares, as he prepares the design of a mural of Washington to be created in commemoration of Washington’s visits to New Bedford and of his legacy of promoting education for all.
The forum will be held on Tuesday, May 31, from 4-5:30 p.m. at 634 Purchase Street and is being hosted by the Pilgrim United Church of Christ. Mr. Soares will be present to listen to the community’s views as he prepares the design for the mural.
If you have questions, please feel free to write to: puccnbcouncil@gmail.com.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
This project also received a Wicked Cool Places grant, facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the NBEDC, and funded by the City of New Bedford’s Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund, with additional support from Bristol County Savings Bank, Barr Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, and MassDevelopment’s TDI Creative Cities Initiative.
