
CURRENT EXHIBITS
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
IN WESTFIELD FROM 1720
JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 28
FRIDAYS 3 PM-7 PM
SATURDAYS 12 PM - 5 PM
SUNDAYS 12 PM - 5 PM
Presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield
with the generous support of The Westfield Foundation

African American History in Westfield from 1720
On Show in the Gallery
January 28 - February 28
Fridays 3 PM - 7 PM
Saturdays 12 PM - 5 PM
Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM
FREE PROGRAMS IN FEBRUARY
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Sunday, February 5
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The NJPAC's (TD Bank) Jazz for Teens Ensemble
Under the direction of acclaimed Saxophonist Mark Gross and featuring instrumentalists on sax, drums, keyboard and bass, this event will enliven a winter afternoon.
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Wednesday, February 8
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Father Anthony and Rev. Clark . . . a Conversation
Father Anthony Randazzo (Holy Trinity Church) engages Rev. Kevin Clark (Bethel Baptist Church), the longest serving member of the Westfield clergy, in a fascinating conversation. Rev. Clark will share how he was drawn to the ministry, how his ministry collaborates with other social organizations, what the challenges are that he sees ahead, and what his dreams are for the future.
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Wednesday, February 15
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
African American History as it Pertains to Westfield and Union County
The dynamic New Jersey 2022 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Theresa Maughan, presents an interesting lecture on this New Jersey history. The lecture is one hour, with time for questions.
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Thursday, February 23
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Before Tiger Woods, John Shippen and the Shady Rest Country Club
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Lawrence Hogan gives a fascinating lecture on the history of
Shady Rest. The lecture is one hour, with time for questions.
All events and entry to the exhibits are free. Due to limited capacity, admission is on a first come,
first served basis. Wearing masks at public events is at the discretion of the visitor. For more
information, please contact the Association at mlkwestfield@gmail.com.
Presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield
with the generous support of The Westfield Foundation
Operation of the Center for Creativity is made possible by individual donations
and
Made possible by funds from the Union County
Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner
of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
