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The History Lesson Play
Sat, Nov 08
|John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Ce
A man defies the law and teaches an enslaved woman to read
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Time & Location
Nov 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – Nov 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Ce, 7565 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551, USA
About the event
🎭 Don’t miss The History Lesson!
Set in 1860s Virginia, this powerful new play follows Frank Turner, a man who defies the law by teaching an enslaved woman to read — risking everything for knowledge, freedom, and love.
✨ Written by Malanna Henderson
🎬 Co-directed by Debbie Harris & Bree St. Aubin
📍 John J. Wright Cultural Center
📅 Nov 8–16
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