This is an educational and inspirational lecture that highlights the powerful symbolism of the architecture of Virginia’s Belmead on James, relative to the history of this former plantation that ultimately transformed into two distinctive academic institutions for African Americans, by virtue of the munificence of the heiresses of the Drexel fortune. The fascinating synonymous relationship between the architectural endeavors of the early owners of the property and the individuals that eventually occupied it are highlighted in this captivating presentation – one that extends beyond unique artistic pursuits to exemplify the power and the beauty of the human spirit.
