Edmonia Lewis and The Death of Cleopatra: Uncovering the Forest Park Connection

Name: Edmonia Lewis and The Death of Cleopatra: Uncovering the Forest Park Connection
Start: 2025-02-19T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60130

Schedule

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60130 | Forest Park, IL

Join the Forest Park Public Library and the Historical Society of Forest Park for a talk by Amy Binns-Calvey on Edmonia Lewis, a groundbreaking sculptor of African American and Native American heritage, and her remarkable work The Death of Cleopatra.
Discover the connection between her famous sculpture and Forest Park, as we explore Lewis’s life, artistry, and lasting impact. This event is part of the joint Black History Month programming presented by FPPL and HSFP, celebrating African American contributions to art and history.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of history's most trailblazing artists.