Exhibit on Display at Richland Library through February 2019
WHAT: Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery
WHEN: 6 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 11
WHERE: Richland Library Main
1431 Assembly St.,
Columbia, SC 29201
WHO: Free & open to the public
The work of Cecil Williams - a photographer, publisher and author who is best known for his photos that document the civil rights movement in South Carolina - is on display at Richland Library. Join us for Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery from 6 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 11 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). Williams plans to discuss the exhibit and introduce his latest book, Unforgettable.
The program also features guest appearances by Beryl Dakers of SCETV and Dr. Bobby Donaldson of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina.
Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery includes 40 images that provide a rare glimpse of events, portraits and moments of significant social change from the 1950s through the 1970s. It's on display through February 25, 2019 on the library's First Level.
This exhibit is made possible with LSTA funds, provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and administered by the SC State Library through the generosity of Williams.
For questions, please contact Emily Stoll at 803-587-3637 or email estoll@richlandlibrary.com.
About Richland Library
Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 11 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
