A Tale of Two Sides African Americans in the Civil War

Jan 19, 2013 2 - 4 PM

BVAAM 500 E. Pruitt Street, Bryan, TX
The Brazos Valley African American Museum along with the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sul Ross Camp 1457, is pleased to present their newest exhibit A Tale of Two Sides: African Americans in the Civil War. This exhibit will give an insight to the role of African Americans in the Civil War. This event will be held at BVAAM 500 E. Pruitt Street, Bryan, TX, on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 2P-4P. The public is invited to attend.

The issues of emancipation, slavery and military service were intertwined from the onset of the Civil War. Both Union and Confederate soldiers had reasons for fighting in the war. African Americans, who were slaves at the time, often had conflicting interests about serving in a war that could determine their fate; either to remain slaves or become free. The African American soldiers assumed an active role in the war and compelled the Union and Confederate governments to respond to the pressing issue of slavery or emancipation.

This exhibit will offer the public more insight into the complex, yet unique role of African Americans in the Civil War.

For information regarding the BVAAM please contact Donna Pittman at donna.pittman_bvaam@verizon.net or call 979 775-3961. For information regarding Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sul Ross Camp 1457, please contact Bill Boyd at 979 693-6983.

The Brazos Valley African American Museum is a non-profit museum that chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of African American life from ancient civilization to the present day. It also focuses on local histories of churches, families, and schools. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sul Ross Camp 1457, take the responsibility of preserving the heritage that has been bestowed upon them by their Confederate ancestors.

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Art Menagerie Exhibition

Jan 17, 2013 - Feb 13, 2013 Tuesday through Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday Noon to 6pm

The Forsyth Galleries, 2nd floor of the MSC
From the earliest records of humankind, people have been moved to study, sketch, paint and sculpt living forms. Artists have been inspired not only by human models, but also by wildlife, domestic pets, exotic animals, insects, birds and reptiles. The Forsyth Galleries’ latest exhibition, Art Menagerie, provides a whimsical artistic perspective on the living creatures who share our lives.
FREE

Lynn McDaniel
979-845-9251
forsyth.tamu.edu

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The Absolute Truth...Nothing But Lies Exhibition

Jan 17, 2013 - Mar 3, 2013 9 AM - 8 PM

The J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the MSC
The Absolute Truth…Nothing but Lies, explores the underlying ethical implications that result when an art form, previously unchanged for generations, is suddenly redefined through technology and shifting social attitudes through the work of two artists from similar backgrounds that took their craft to very different places.
FREE

Cathy Hastedt
979-845-6081
uart.tamu.edu

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Annual Soul Food Luncheon

Jan 19, 2013 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Neal Elementary School Cafeteria, Bryan TX

Saturday, January 19, 2013
11:30 AM – 2PM (Or Sell Out)
$8.00
Neal Elementary School
801 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. St., Bryan, TX
CAFETERIA
Menu:
Fried Chicken, Baked Chicken, Chitterlings, Smothered Pork chops, Greens, Yams, Macaroni & Cheese, Dessert, Drink & More

Cheletia Johnson
979-777-5664

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