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Black History Month - Henry "Box" Brown: Magician Escapes to Freedom (2021)
 
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The true story of a slave who mailed himself to freedom and became a magician will be presented by Rory Rennick. See magic tricks and a dramatic demonstration of the crate Henry "Box" Brown used to ship himself out of slavery. A live online Q-and-A session will follow the pre-recorded show.

In honor of Black History Month, We've Known Rivers presents special virtual performances to commemorate the African American experience in American history through engaging first-person presentations. Presented in conjunction with the Ohio Statehouse Museum and The Ohio Channel.
February 16, 2021