City of Dover issued the following announcement on February 18.
Join the Dover Public Library virtually on Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on the life of Nellie Brown Mitchell by Dennis Britton, Trustee of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail Board.
Ms. Brown Mitchell, born in Dover in 1845, was known as "one of Boston's favorite cantatrices." Having studied at the New England Conservatory, she is one of the first African American classically trained musicians. This presentation will cover Mitchell's early days in Dover, her concerts throughout New England, her touring of southern states, and her entrepreneurship as a teacher and inventor.
The virtual event is free, but registration is required to receive the link for the event. Click here to register.
For more information, contact the Dover Public Library at 603-516-6050.
Original source can be found here.
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