Thursday, January 23, 2025

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library

Free and open to the public. Registration Below.

“There is no such thing as me or you, only and always ‘us.’”

Quantum Theatre in collaboration with The University of Pittsburgh Department of History and University Library System invites you to attend the reception of a new exhibit in honor of the radical 18th century abolitionist, Benjamin Lay.

Join us for a discussion of Quantum Theatre’s upcoming production “The Return of Benjamin Lay,” and its inspiring historical context. Our distinguished panel of esteemed theatre and history professionals includes co-authors, Naomi Wallace and Marcus Rediker, director Ron Daniels, actor Mark Povinelli, and Quantum Theatre Artistic Director, Karla Boos. Panelists will be introduced by Kornelia Tancheva, Hillman University Librarian and Director.

The exhibit curated by David Grinnell, Bill Daw, and Ed Galloway, features pieces of our history, sure to challenge current thought and stir emotion, items we are privileged to share.

Reception to follow the event. 

The Return of Benjamin Lay runs January 31- February 23, 2025.

Student tickets are available. Regular priced tickets receive a 15% discount using discount code: PITT.

Hillman Library is located at 3960 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Metered on-street parking is available on various streets surrounding the library. Paid parking is also available at Soldiers & Sailors Parking Garage (.2 miles from the library). Hillman is also accessible by public transportation. See the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website for planning your trip. 

The entrance to the library is located at the Forbes Avenue address, accessed by a ramp leading from street level to the First Floor plaza. Sidewalks around the library are closed as part of library renovation; follow signs to library entrance.

Please email uls-events@pitt.edu with any questions or accessibility accommodation requests.

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