1619: The Journey of a People, the Musical

Schedule

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center | Chicago, IL

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1619: The Journey of a People

Using various musical forms, including hip-hop and jazz, this dynamic musical production commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and celebrates the story of America’s African sons and daughters.Using various musical forms, including hip-hop and jazz, this dynamic musical production commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and celebrates the story of America’s African sons and daughters.From the beginning of American slavery to the Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Era and modern movements for justice,1619 packs generations of history into a two-hour musical theater experience that traces the African-American journey towards freedom and equality.


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Where is it happening?

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 40.00

Ted Williams III

Host or Publisher Ted Williams III

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