Friday, February 19, 2021

Derby Historical Society marks Black History Month, highlights women's contributions

Historical interpreter Tammy Denease

Our friend and historical interpreter, Tammy Denease, has been a guest performer for the Derby Historical Society - she makes history come to life! 

Visit her page here to learn about her amazing presentations in which she portrays at least eight different historical figures.

February is Black History Month, so here are some links to information on a few women who have made their own contributions to history:

Mary Townsend Seymour and video here


Elizabeth Freeman


Mae Jemison 


Zora Neale Hurston


This is a press release from Daniel Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.


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