A Storytelling Journey: America- the Caribbean- Africa

A Storytelling Journey: America- the Caribbean- Africa

In honor of Black History Month, renowned African American storyteller, Dr. Gwendolyn Twillie will present, A Storytelling Journey: America-the Caribbean-Africa on Saturday, February 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Using oral tradition she will take visitors on a journey through history. Storytelling was once used to teach children morality lessons such as hard work, honesty, and integrity. The tales were passed between generations and will delight today’s young children and enhance adult’s understanding of the methods of non-written communication that predominated for millennia.

Prior to retirement, Dr. Twillie was employed in the public schools of Arkansas and at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. During her twenty-four-year tenure at UALR (ten of which she served as Chair of the Theatre and Dance Department), Modern Dance, Movement Education, and Pantomime were among the courses she taught. She has told stories and presented workshops on movement activities for children, creative rhythmic movement, modern dance, mime and storytelling in school districts across the state.

This is a great family event with something of interest for all age levels. This is also an educational opportunity that includes history, culture, and the arts. The ASU Museum supports lifelong learning and encourages families to play together and learn together. For information on fun-but-educational birthday parties, visit http://museum.astate.edu. Regular museum hours are Tuesday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 1–5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and University holidays.

This event is free, thanks to the Arkansas State University Office of Diversity, and everyone is welcome. Advertising for the event was paid for with a combination of state funds and Arkansas Delta Byways regional association funds. For additional information visit http://museum.astate.edu or call 870-972-2074.