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Dayton History

Paul Laurence Dunbar Celebration

Dunbar PortraitDayton History is proud to announce a celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar throughout February's Black History Month.
 
During February, Dayton History will have expanded hours at the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial as follows: Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Special appointments for educational classes and large groups are available by calling 937-313-2010.
 
During February's expanded hours, a special art exhibition will be on display in the Visitor Center featuring works by artist James Arthur Padgett.
 
An Artist Reception program will be held on Sunday, February 7, from 1:00 until 4:00 at the Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public, but regular admission prices are in effect for tours of the Dunbar House itself.
 
In addition, Dayton History and Woodland Cemetery will be partnering for the annual Paul Laurence Dunbar Graveside Tribute and Reception, which commemorates the anniversary of Dunbar's death. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on February 9th at 10:00 a.m. Attendees should gather at the cemetery's main entrance gates on Woodland Avenue.