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Headshot portraits of Madam C.J. Walker, Sojourner Truth, and Ida B. Wells,

History On Stage - A Presentation from Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman

2026-01-31 15:00:00 2026-01-31 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis History On Stage - A Presentation from Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madame C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston, After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes. Michigan Road Branch -

Saturday, January 31
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 15:00:00 2026-01-31 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis History On Stage - A Presentation from Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madame C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston, After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes. Michigan Road Branch -

Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madame C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston, After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes.

Presented by Soulful Journeys of Women, these performances are meant to educate and inspire you through the incredible stories of these notable women.

This program is made possible by a donation from Eric and Patricia Gillispie to the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion |

TAGS: | history | BlackHistoryMonth | Black History |

Michigan Road Branch

Phone: 317-275-4370

Hours
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We're closed Monday January 19 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed

About the branch

The 20,000-square-foot Michigan Road Branch provides greater access to Library services and collections, engaging spaces for children, teens and adults, more computers, and a large community room. The branch opened in December 2018.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wed, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Feb 18, 2:05pm - 4:00pm

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:15am