Griot Tale Saturdays! - Franklin Square
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/28/2021
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with Franklin Square to bring you Griot Tale Saturdays! all summer long.
A griot is an African oral historian that passes on their culture through the practice of storytelling. Perfect for families, this event will be outdoors and socially distant to keep all participants safe.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Storytelling by Keepers of the Culture: Freedom – Liberty
Date: June 26: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Keepers of the Culture (KOTC) for this Griot Tale Saturday exploring the connections between Freedom and Liberty, as we commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day!
Keepers of the Culture, Inc. of Philadelphia is an educational, cultural art organization that seeks to perpetuate the African and African-American oral tradition.
Music & Stories with Text Rich Ali
July 24: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Storytelling by Keepers of the Culture
August 28: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Franklin SquareLocation:
600 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106United States
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Phone:
(215) 629-4026Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/28/2021
Time:
1 - 2 pm
Price:
Free
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service