The City of Alexandria invites you to join in the celebration of Black History Month with special events and activities throughout February. This week, don’t miss out on a Mystery Book Club, Teen Movie Night, and a special exhibit at the Freedom House Museum.
Mystery Book Club: "Murder in G Major" by Alexia Gordon
With few other options, African American classical musician Gethsemane Brown accepts a less-than-ideal position turning a group of rowdy schoolboys into an award-winning orchestra. Stranded without luggage or money in the Irish countryside, she figures any job is better than none. The perk? Housesitting a lovely cliffside cottage. The catch? The ghost of the cottage's murdered owner haunts the place. Falsely accused of killing his wife (and himself), he begs Gethsemane to clear his name so he can rest in peace. Gethsemane's reluctant investigation provokes a dormant killer, and she soon finds herself in grave danger. As Gethsemane races to prevent a deadly encore, will she uncover the truth or star in her own farewell performance?
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Black History Teen Movie Night
Celebrate Black History Month with a free Friday-night movie for teens. Refreshments will be served.
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Exhibit: “Searching for Truth in the Garden” at Freedom House Museum
Gonzaga High School's groundbreaking research on slavery, "Searching for Truth in the Garden," found new life at the Freedom House Museum. The traveling exhibition, on view through April 15, delves into the life of Gabriel, a teenager enslaved at Washington Seminary (now Gonzaga) in 1829. Gabriel's story offers a poignant lens through which to examine the complexities of slavery and its lasting impact.
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