SOCIAL MOVEMENTS: 1968 Wilmington Uprising and Occupation
Schedule
Tue Feb 11 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Grand Opera House | Wilmington, DE
About this Event
February 11, 2025
The Grand Opera House, the baby grand
Pieces of a Dream, Inc. – Wilmington, DE
Social Movements: The 1968 Wilmington Uprising and Occupation is a modern dance production looking at the key moments and meaning of Wilmington, Delaware’s historic 1968 riots and the subsequent National Guard Occupation of the city. Set to a background of Freedom Songs from the 1960s, text from official documents, and first-person stories, dancers use their bodies to present the stories of the individuals who lived during this era that has had a profound effect on Wilmington, her citizens, and the greater Delaware community to this day. This production includes the performance of “Riot-Us Behavior” and a scholar-led discussion about the events.
Where is it happening?
The Grand Opera House, 818 North King Street, Wilmington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
