African American Museum of Bucks County presenting tribute to Langston Hughes
Jazz concert and reception being held March 24 in Newtown
The African American Museum of Bucks County, (AAMBC), is excited to present a very special jazz concert to the community, featuring Shantel Hubert and jazz band, Social Justice, on March 24, 2024. The concert will begin at 3:00 PM and be immediately followed by a wine and cheese reception at 4:00 pm. The event will be held in the Auditorium at Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown — Langhorne Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.
Tickets to the event are $20 and may be purchased at: aamuseumbucks.org/ events. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Museum’s building fund to further renovate its new home at Boone Farm.
Boone Farm is located just down the road from Pennswood Village near the intersection of Route 413 and Bridgetown Pike in Middletown Township. The Bucks County Commissioners leased the property to the AAMBC for $1/ year and have handled the costs of construction and renovation at the historic stone building. The Museum needs to raise an additional $2 million this year to complete renovations and outfit the interior as an operating museum. Its goal is to open in early 2025.
Through original musical performance, poetry, and lecture, singer and educator Shantel Hubert celebrates the great American poet, playwright, novelist, and Harlem Renaissance artist, Langston Hughes. Backed by a jazz trio, Shantel’s performance of “Intersection Between the Veiled and the Masked” examines Hughes’ timeless work in connection with contemporary calls for social and racial justice.
“During these especially challenging times, it is important to share how artists—especially writers of the Harlem Renaissance— used their works as a vehicle for community upliftment, connection, and social change,” explains Shantel.
“The AAMBC is honored to present this unique program to the Bucks County community, and we are grateful to Pennswood Village for allowing AAMBC to use their beautiful setting for this event. It is wonderful to have such community support from our close neighbors,” said Linda Salley, President, and Executive Director of the African American Museum of Bucks County.
About The African American Museum of Bucks County:
Founded in 2014 as a mobile museum, The African American Museum of Bucks County is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history and culture of African Americans in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach, the museum celebrates the contributions and untold stories of African Americans in Bucks County, emphasizing our shared history. To find out more about the Museum’s educational programs, membership, donation and volunteer opportunities, please visit aamuseumbucks.org.
The African American Museum of Bucks County is a nonprofit organization 501c3 and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.