Strategic Cultural Partnerships
Descendants Week 2025
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Bray School Lab
Fourth Annual Descendants Week | April 21 - 26, 2025
All events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Monday, April 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM
The Williamsburg Bray School and Its Scholars, 1760-1774
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Maureen Elgersman Lee, director of the Bray School Lab, Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships, discusses the history of the 18th-century Williamsburg Bray School for Black boys and girls, and the legacies of the 300 to 400 child scholars that it enrolled. This event is open to all. This lecture will be filmed and broadcast by CSPAN. Registration is limited to 150 individuals, so register and reserve your seat immediately!
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Town Hall Discussion
Zoom Online Meeting
Bray School Lab
Our annual Town Hall meeting, open to all, is a chance for the community to hear about updates from the last year of work at the Bray School Lab, and to discuss avenues for moving into 2025 and beyond. Register on Zoom by clicking the link here. (Link opens in a new window)
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 5:00—7:00 PM
Descendants Week Reception
Bray School Lab/Strategic Cultural Partnerships
Join us at Travis House and Barrett House, at the corner of Francis and S. Henry Streets, for our annual Descendants Week reception. This is a beloved opportunity to connect with other community members.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Descendants Family Day
Bruton Heights School | 301 First Street Williamsburg, VA
Bray School Lab
Join us for a very special, family-friendly day focused on honoring the legacies of the Bray School and its students. More information is forthcoming.
Sponsored by: Bray School Lab
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