1619: The Journey Of A People

Sat May 30 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-05:00

The World Music Foundation Listening Room | Chicago

Company of Folk
Publisher/HostCompany of Folk
1619: The Journey Of A People
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1619: The Journey of a People commemorates the struggles, recognises the heroes, and analyzes the American journey towards freedom.
About this Event

On August 20, 1619, 20 enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. The 400-year journey that followed would change a nation and the world. 1619: The Journey of a People is a dynamic theatrical and lecture experience featuring Playwright, Professor, and Performer Ted Williams III.

This one-man show packs generations of history into an abridged performance. 1619: The Journey of a People commemorates the struggles, recognises the heroes, and critically analyses the American journey towards freedom and equality. From the beginning of American slavery to the Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Era, and modern justice movements, Williams uses history to explain America’s current reality.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The World Music Foundation Listening Room, 1066 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, United States

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