The Strange Case of Lady Liberty – An America250 Event

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in partnership with Valdosta State University, will present The Strange Case of Lady Liberty, a free America250 program in honor of Black History Month. The performances begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 in the Turner Center galleries and on Feb. 17 in the VSU Odum Library Auditorium.

“We anticipate this America250 event will resonate with educators, students, families, artists, and community members interested in history and cultural storytelling,” said Turner Center Executive Director Sementha Mathews, Ph.D. “By pairing storytelling with collaborative artmaking, we hope to foster meaningful dialogue and creative reflection on the complexities of American identity and shared history.”

Created and performed by acclaimed storytellers Barry Stewart Mann and Deborah Strahorn. Designed for general audiences—including adults, youth ages 10 and up, educators, and history enthusiasts—The Strange Case of Lady Liberty offers an engaging and thought-provoking experience.

This event is free and open to the public.