LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ANNOUNCES LIMITED ACCESS TO FACILITIES UNTIL APRIL
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Out of an abundance of caution, all Library of Congress buildings and
facilities will be closed to the public starting at 5 p.m. Thursday,
March 12, until Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 8 a.m. to reduce the risk
of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus.
https://www.loc.gov/about/pandemic-information/for-public/
[https://www.loc.gov/about/pandemic-information/for-public/]
Due to the temporary closure of the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WE’re
rescheduling this event for SATURDAY, APRIL 11.
If you are interested in joining us on this new, tentative date then
you’re all set; no further action is required on your part. We’ll
continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
If you’re not able to join us on April 11 then we’re happy to
provide a full refund.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Join US for a two-part educational and entertaining program. We’ll
start with a GUIDED TOUR OF THE NEW EXHIBIT “ROSA PARKS: IN HER OWN
WORDS” to learn about the “_mother of the civil rights
movement_” and her monumental impact on our nation’s history.
Then we’ll take an architectural and historical tour of the LIBRARY
OF CONGRESS, “_one of the most beautiful buildings in Washington,
DC_.”
“ROSA PARKS: IN HER OWN WORDS” GUIDED TOUR
ROSA PARKS (1913–2005) is best known for her refusal to give up her
seat to a white man on a crowded bus in Montgomery, Alabama, on
December 1, 1955. Her arrest sparked the MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT, a
pivotal event in the civil rights movement that ultimately led to the
dismantling of Jim Crow segregation. Rosa Parks became an icon of the
movement, celebrated for this single courageous act of civil
disobedience, but she is often characterized by misconceptions.
Contrary to popular belief, Parks was not a demure seamstress who
chose not to stand because she was physically tired. Her calm demeanor
hid a militant spirit forged over decades.
The real Rosa Parks was a seasoned activist who organized to free the
Scottsboro Boys in the 1930s and helped operate the offices of the
NAACP and Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in Montgomery during the
1940s and 1950s. She was punished for the bus incident with death
threats, unemployment, and dire poverty, yet was sustained through
years of hardship by her strong Christian faith. Parks remained
committed to the struggle for social justice and human rights until
her death, inspiring millions of people around the world.
Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words showcases rarely seen materials that
offer an intimate view of Rosa Parks and documents her life and
activism—creating a rich opportunity for viewers to discover new
dimensions to their understanding of this seminal figure. The
materials are drawn extensively from the Rosa Parks Collection, a gift
to the Library of Congress from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Library of Congress Exhibition Link:
https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/rosa-parks-in-her-own-words/about-this-exhibition/
[https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/rosa-parks-in-her-own-words/about-this-exhibition/]
FYI, before or after our program you might enjoy:
THE ROSA PARKS STORY (STARRING ANGELA BASSETT)
Arrest Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=FPvwKP8G4sA&t=138s
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPvwKP8G4sA&t=138s]
Full Film: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=mlnal8phaQY
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnal8phaQY]
FYI, before or after our program you might enjoy:
ROSA PARKS: MY STORY (AUTOBIOGRAPHY)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rosa-Parks-My-Story/dp/0141301201/
[https://www.amazon.com/Rosa-Parks-My-Story/dp/0141301201/]
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - ARCHITECTURE & HISTORICAL GUIDED TOUR
The LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (LOC) is the research library that officially
serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library
of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in
the United States. The library is housed in three buildings on Capitol
Hill in Washington, D.C. The library's functions are overseen by the
librarian of Congress, and its buildings are maintained by the
architect of the Capitol. The Library of Congress is the second
largest library in the world. Its "collections are universal, not
limited by subject, format, or national boundary, and include research
materials from all parts of the world and in more than 450 languages."
Congress moved to Washington, D.C., in 1800 after sitting for 11 years
in the temporary national capitals in New York City and Philadelphia.
The small Congressional Library was housed in the United States
Capitol for most of the 19th century until the early 1890s. Most of
the original collection had been destroyed by the British in 1814
during the War of 1812, and the library sought to restore its
collection in 1815. They bought Thomas Jefferson's entire personal
collection of 6,487 books. After a period of slow growth, another fire
struck the library in its Capitol chambers in 1851, again destroying a
large amount of the collection, including many of Jefferson's books.
After the American Civil War, the Library of Congress grew rapidly in
both size and importance, which sparked a campaign to purchase
replacement copies for volumes that had been burned. The library
received the right of transference of all copyrighted works to deposit
two copies of books, maps, illustrations, and diagrams printed in the
United States. It also began to build its collections, and its
development culminated between 1888 and 1894 with the construction of
a separate, extensive library building across the street from the
Capitol.
https://www.loc.gov/ [https://www.loc.gov/]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress]
REGISTRATION: As this is a limited space event (and to reduce “no
shows”) there is a $10.00 per person registration-in-advance fee /
donation to attend, with proceeds supporting our Washington, DC
History & Culture non-profit community programs. Full refund if the
event is cancelled or if you change your RSVP to “no” at least 48
hours beforehand. You do not need to bring your ticket/confirmation
with you. Upon arrival we’ll just check your name off our RSVP list.
WEATHER: This program is indoors and will thus take place rain or
shine.
MEETING POINT: 9:15 am sharp inside of the Library of Congress -
Jefferson Building (10 First St SE - between East Capitol and
Independence Ave.) at the Gutenberg Bible, which is on the first floor
(Great Hall). The Library of Congress opens at 8:30 am on Saturday. We
strongly suggest arriving on-site at least 20 minutes early, if not
earlier, so that you have time to pass through security, use the
restroom, etc. We appreciate you joining us early so that we can tour
the Rosa Parks exhibit before it becomes crowded later in the day.
Look for a group of friendly people and your host, wearing a
cream-colored scarf. Please be on time. However, if you arrive late,
we’ll be on the first floor (Great Hall) of the Jefferson Building
for several minutes before proceeding upstairs to the second floor
(Mezzanine & Rosa Parks exhibit).
METRO & PARKING: We recommend taking the metro and closest metro
station is Capitol South, 2 blocks away. There is street parking but
many Saturday spaces expire in 2 hours so you may need to renew your
parking while inside the library. There are several parking garages in
the vicinity but they will be more expensive than the meters.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Anything that can’t be answered by the above
event description, Google, or common sense please let us know.
This program is presented by the non-profit community organization
WASHINGTON, DC HISTORY & CULTURE:
“_bringing people together to experience the history and culture of
Washington, DC_.”
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We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
Washington, DC History & Culture
rkelleman@yahoo.com
202-821-6325 (text only)
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