Dinner Theater-From Slave to Congressman: Robert Smalls’ Journey
Schedule
Sat Mar 07 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
100 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC, United States, North Carolina 28501 | Kinston, NC
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at our first dinner theater of 2026! Experience Tim Hodge's compelling portrayal of Captain Robert Smalls and his escape in the early morning hours, impersonating the Captain of the CSS Planter, a Confederate military cargo transport. Listen to his daring journey as Smalls, along with his wife, children, and others, navigated Charleston Harbor to secure their freedom.Tim Hodge’s passion for Civil War history began with a childhood trip to Gettysburg and was reignited years later when he discovered Major Martin Robinson Delany, the first African American field officer commissioned by President Lincoln. Inspired by Delany’s extraordinary life, Hodge also studied and began portraying other notable Black Civil War figures such as Robert Smalls and Sgt. William Harvey Carney. He has presented these portrayals at museums, roundtables, schools, and parades across the country and, as a member of The Confederation of Union Generals, now enjoys retirement while educating the public about the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans in the Civil War.
Registration link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r8gn36w
Dinner and dessert will precede the presentation. Catering will be provided by Lovick's Cafe.
Grilled Italian Chicken and Hamburger Steak with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Sweet Potato Casserole
Side Salad
Rolls
Apple Cobbler for Dessert
Sweet and Unsweet Tea
This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up. There is no special dress code for this program.
Tickets are $35 per person. The deadline to register is February 28 at 11:30 pm.
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 252-526-9600, ext. 221.
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