In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters

Name: In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters
Start: 2026-10-05T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-05T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Watson Library, 1425 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045

Mon, Oct 5th, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT — Mon, Oct 5th, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT

Watson Library, 1425 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045

Lawrence, Kansas

A 35-minute documentary that reclaims the life of Phillis Wheatley Peters, illuminating her marriage to John Peters and her pursuit of autonomy. The film challenges long-standing narratives by situating her as an abolitionist navigating Revolutionary-era Boston. A Q&A will follow the screening.

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