Untold Stories: Black Craftspeople in 18th and 19th Century America

Tiya will moderate a discussion to explore “the histories and significance of objects made by enslaved and free Black artists and craftspeople through presentations and conversation with a range of experts.”

Learn more about the importance of objects from The Met collection as well as those featured in Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence, a collaborative exhibition organized by the Black Craftspeople Digital Archive and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Museum.

 

 

Event Details

WHEN: February 20, 2026 6:00 pm
WHERE: The Met Fifth Avenue Gallery 735, Vanderlyn Panorama