“Forgetting to Remember” exhibition artist Michael A. Butler’s Old African Tom (2023), which depicts the freedom seeker Tom fleeing his enslaver Lemuel Pierson of Sag Harbor. Courtesy of Michael A. Butler.
“Forgetting to Remember” is an 18-month collaboration between Sag Harbor Cinema and the Plain Sight Project, made possible by a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding, sponsored by U.S. Senator Hon. Charles E. Schumer.
This collaborative endeavor expands the vital work of the Plain Sight Project, which aims to unearth the identities and stories of enslaved, indentured, and free people of color on the East End of Long Island, into the Sag Harbor region.
The “Forgetting to Remember” Project is proud to announce a partnership with the Eastville Community Historical Society for its July 2023 events.
From July 1st through July 31st, the “Forgetting to Remember” Exhibition will be on view at the Eastville Community Historical Society. The opening reception will be July 1st, from 1-5 pm. The exhibition will feature original artwork by renowned Sag Harbor artist Michael A. Butler, and thematic panels that commemorate the legacies and stories of enslaved, indentured, and free people of color on the East End.
Open to the public Wednesdays from 11-5 pm, and by appointment. Visit www.eastvillehistorical.org for more scheduling information.
On Saturday, July 15th, from 1-2:30 pm, a panel talk featuring Donnamarie Barnes, David Rattray, Michael A. Butler, Brenda Simmons, and Georgette Grier-Key will be held on the lawn of the Eastville Community Historical Society. This talk will be free to the public, but registration will be required for this limited capacity event.
Limited seating. Please bring your own chairs.
Rain date: Sunday, July 16th, from 1-2:30 pm.
On Sunday, July 16th, there will be an encore screening of Forgotten Founders, David Hempstead, Senior, at Sag Harbor Cinema at 11am. The screening will be free to the public, but registration will be required for this limited capacity event. Register to attend using the link below.
For more information on research, public outreach, mapping initiatives, and curriculum development, visit www.forgettingtorememberproject.org.