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1.5 hours
King Manor Museum
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
King Manor Museum
150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, United States
King Manor is excited to host an afternoon with Lorna A. Rainey, author of First in the House. In this book, Rainey discusses the life of her great-grandfather,Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first Black man to serve in the US Congress.
The author will highlight key events in Joseph Hayne Rainey's life, using photos and family stories, as well as emphasizing the lasting impact of one of the longest serving Black representatives pre-1950.
She will also host an audience Q&A after her presentation.
Find out more about her book here!
Also check out other Arts events in Queens, Literary Art events in Queens.
Tickets for The First Black Man in Congress: A free author talk with Lorna A. Rainey can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
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| General Admission | Free |
