Virginia’s Eastern Shore honors Black History Month

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society is honoring the rich history of Virginia’s Eastern Shore by reflecting on the reality of 18th century life. The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society’s headquarters are located at the Ker Place, which is a restored plantation dating back to 1799. The society has dedicated itself to preserving and interpreting Eastern Shore history and members have been prepping the last few weeks for an event where actors will be performing and reading slave narratives.

They hope this event will give residents on the Eastern Shore a glimpse of how domestic life was in the 18th century. Members of the society tell us it comes just in time to honor black history month.

Hilary Hartnett-Wilson, the Executive Director of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society says, “I just think that these narratives, however hard some of them might be to listen to are absolutely necessary for us and our age and future ages to understand.”

Ker Place will officially open again this year on March 4th for tours.

The event will take place on February 12th from 6PM to 9PM.

For more information about the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society and details on their upcoming event click here.