Cost: FREE Program. Discounted admission for tour of museum

Guest Speaker: Anthony Gibbs

Topic: Anthony Gibbs will portray John Parker, an Underground Railroad conductor from Ripley, Ohio.

Anthony Gibbs Bio

Anthony Gibbs has traveled throughout the state of Ohio as a teaching artist and living history performer. Anthony has portrayed living history characters such as John Parker, an Underground Railroad conductor from Ripley, OH; Milton Holland, a soldier and Medal of Honor recipient of the 5th U.S.C.T.; and other key figures in African American History. For over 12 years Anthony has presented historical workshops and performances on the United States Colored Troops and their participation in the Civil War. Anthony is a graduate of The Ohio State University. He is currently employed by the Ohio History Connection as the Coordinator of Community Engagement. He is founder and Creative Director of Black Historic Impressions, an organization dedicated to the remembrance, appreciation, and exhibition of African American contributions throughout history.

This program is free thanks to the generous support of the Washington County Public Library.