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Elizabeth Keckly documentary screening March 23 at BHM

3/15/2019, 6 a.m.
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is screening the documentary, “The Life and Times of Elizabeth Keckly,” ...
Elizabeth Keckly

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is screening the documentary, “The Life and Times of Elizabeth Keckly,” about the enslaved Dinwiddie County native who became a seamstress and dress designer, bought her freedom and that of her son and moved to Washington, where she became a confidante to President Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.

The documentary, directed by actor-director Tim Reid, will be shown 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the museum, 122 W. Leigh St.

Following the screening, historical researcher Elvatrice Belsches, who served as a researcher and writer on the documentary, will answer questions about Mrs. Keckly’s life.

The event is free and open to the public.

Details and registration: (804) 780-9093.