Today's Message
Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium Celebrates Black History Month
The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium is pleased to present "The Stellar Road to Freedom," the story of how the stars and other symbols were used by African Americans who escaped slavery and found their way northward to freedom. Portions of the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd" will be explained, as well as other symbols that may have been used.
The Big Dipper (the drinking gourd) and the North Star have been used for centuries in navigation and are highlighted in this presentation that relates to the history of the Underground Railroad in Western New York.
"The Stellar Road to Freedom" will be presented on Saturday, February 11, at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Encore presentations will be given at 7:30 p.m. on February 18 and 25. Reservations can be made online or by phone at ext. 4911.
For more information about all our programs, please visit us online at www.fergusonplanetarium.net.
