Explore the remarkable life of Phillis Wheatley, an African teenage poet at the heart of the American Revolution.
Explore the remarkable life of Phillis Wheatley, an African teenage poet at the heart of the American Revolution in this free upcoming talk.
Join award-winning playwright and academic Ade Solanke to discover the extraordinary story of Phillis Wheatley, an African teenage prodigy whose poetry captured the spirit of the Patriot cause. Published in London in 1773, Wheatley’s work travelled across the Atlantic and was even aboard one of the ships involved in the Boston Tea Party. She met General Washington and wrote passionately for freedom, while also navigating the complexities of being an enslaved abolitionist.
This talk, forms part of Fulham Palace’s Black History 365 series, which highlights marginalised voices and re-examines historical narratives.
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Bishop's Avenue, London, Greater London, SW6 6EA
020 7736 3233
Opening times
Wed-Sun, 10.30am - 5pm
Tickets can be booked in advance on the Fulham Palace website.
