The Head That Wears the Crown: Black Women’s Headwear from Slavery to Freedom Exhibit
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Hunterdon County Courthouse | Flemington, NJ
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SSAAM is proud to announce that The Head That Wears the Crown: Black Women’s Headwear from Slavery to Freedom is on the move! This powerful and visually stunning exhibit will be on display at the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse from January 14th through the February 25th.Exhibit Launch Event
January 24 | 3–5 PM
Join us for a celebratory hat show honoring the beauty, creativity, and cultural significance of Black headwear traditions. FREE to attend.
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
We’re looking for participants of all ages and genders to model headwear of any kind; church hats, fascinators, turbans, durags, wraps, crowns and more. If you wear it with pride, we’d love for you to represent!
Interested in participating?
Complete the form linked in event to sign up and be part of this unforgettable experience.
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Where is it happening?
Hunterdon County Courthouse, 75 Main St, Flemington, NJ 08822-1412, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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