Join Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House on June 20 for an engaging talk with Martha Claire Catlin, a lifelong Quaker who served for over thirty years as Historian for her longtime worship community, Alexandria Friends Meeting at Woodlawn. Explore how northern Quakers who settled at Woodlawn developed an antislavery colony in 1846 and found themselves in a precarious position when the Civil War disrupted life.
Tickets Include:
Lecture & Q&A: Admission to the keynote presentation and interactive Q&A session.
Sneak Peek: Early access viewing of the new exhibit Friends Gather Here: A Legacy of Two Communities at Woodlawn with curator-led tours.
Vault Access: A viewing of rarely seen artifacts from the Woodlawn Collection highlighting the Quaker and Free Black Community.
Historic Tours: Access to the Woodlawn estate for open house tours.
Refreshments: Complimentary coffee and light bites.