Lecture: American Civil Rights in Lancaster – William Pickens

Did you know that Lancaster once hosted the 'one of the most popular African American speakers of his era'?

William Pickens was a Black activist, intellectual, writer and campaigner who travelled around the globe from Hawaii to Spain in the 1920s and 1930s, even travelling to the Soviet Union. In 1927, he gave a speech at the Quaker Meeting House in Lancaster. Historian Henry Holborn shares a unique story.

Part of Black History Month

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You may also like the following events from Lancashire Museums:

• This Tuesday, 15th July, 11:00 am, The Lost Sword Hunt at Clitheroe Castle Museum in Clitheroe
• This Tuesday, 15th July, 06:00 pm, Festival of Archaeology: Neolithic Pottery Workshop and Talk in Clitheroe
• This Saturday, 19th July, 11:00 am, Festival of Archaeology 2025 – Archaeology + Wellbeing Hub Day in Clitheroe

Also check out other Meetups in Lancaster, Arts events in Lancaster, Literary Art events in Lancaster.