The First Black Man in Congress: A free author talk with Lorna A. Rainey

The First Black Man in Congress: A free author talk with Lorna A. Rainey

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King Manor Museum welcomes Lorna A. Rainey to discuss the life of Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first Black man to serve in the US Congress.

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Date and time

Location

King Manor Museum

150-03 Jamaica Avenue Queens, NY 11432

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presentation

Lorna A. Rainey

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Audience Q&A

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • Paid venue parking

King Manor is excited to host an afternoon with Lorna A. Rainey, author of First in the House. In this book, Rainey discusses the life of her great-grandfather,Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first Black man to serve in the US Congress.

The author will highlight key events in Joseph Hayne Rainey's life, using photos and family stories, as well as emphasizing the lasting impact of one of the longest serving Black representatives pre-1950.

She will also host an audience Q&A after her presentation.

Find out more about her book here!

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Where past meets present!

King Manor Museum is the historic home of founding father, Rufus King, diplomat and framer of the United States Constitution. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, King Manor continues to host numerous seasonal festivals, family programs and classical music concerts year round. For information about upcoming events, visit http://www.kingmanor.org.

Free
Aug 23 · 1:00 PM EDT