# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE VOICE OF PHILLIS WHEATLEY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dive into the powerful stories and legacy of famed Poet Phillis Wheatley in this inspiring live event you won’t want to miss.About this Event— The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, presents Dr. Daisy Century as Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American poet and the first African-American female published writer. The performance, in honor of National Poetry Month and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, will take place at 7:00pm on April 30th at The Plainfield Performing Arts Center, located at 724 Park Street in Plainfield.“Union County is proud to celebrate the power of literature and history through this portrayal of Phillis Wheatley,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “This performance offers residents a meaningful chance to connect with an important voice from our nation’s early history while recognizing the lasting impact of poetry. Through Dr. Daisy Century’s portrayal, audiences will experience the voice of a writer whose words continue to inspire generations.”Phillis Wheatley, born in West Africa, was forcibly taken to Boston as a child and sold to the Wheatley family, where her remarkable intellect was nurtured. She became a celebrated poet, corresponding with influential figures like George Washington after dedicating a poem to him. Though her life ended at 31, her powerful words continue to inspire readers to this day.Dr. Daisy Century, an accomplished educator, performer, and author, brings Wheatley’s remarkable story to life with thoughtful research and dramatic storytelling. A graduate of Claflin University, South Carolina State University, and Temple University, Dr. Century has performed historical portrayals at venues including the National Archives and the Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site, as well as schools, libraries, and museums across the country. Her performance honors Wheatley’s voice and highlights the lasting importance of poetry in American culture.Created in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is an annual celebration each April that highlights the influence of poetry and the writers who shape it. To purchase tickets for the April 30th performance, and for more information on American Revolution 250th Anniversary events in Union County, visit www.ucj.org/250.This event was possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the State of New Jersey Council on the Arts, and in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plainfield/the-voice-of-phillis-wheatley/100001986090927428
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, theatre, storytelling
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Plainfield
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
- **lat**: 40.6142445
- **long**: -74.4169809
- **full address**: Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC), 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, United States

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- **organizer**: City of Plainfield (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-plainfield/24922828)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC), 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** City of Plainfield
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, theatre, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about THE VOICE OF PHILLIS WHEATLEY ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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