Feb. 1, 2024 • Mike Wiley

One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom

The Alleghany Arts Council, in partnership with the Alleghany County Library, brings you and evening of timeless entertainment with a touch of history with Mike Wiley

ONE NOBLE JOURNEY: A BOX MARKED FREEDOM – A true story of three slaves who overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to gain a life of freedom. Wiley becomes Henry “Box” Brown a black slave who sees no alternative but to mail himself to freedom in a small crate. Brown’s life unfolds like a Mark Twain adventure, perilous and somber at times while humorous and heroic throughout. Audience members join Wiley on stage, quickly becoming characters helping propel the historic action.

Admission is FREE • Light Refreshments Served

Alleghany County Public Library • 115 Atwood St. • 336-372-5573

Donations to the Alleghany Arts Council welcomed

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