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Children portray African American Heroes in a museum-style event.
Who will YOU meet... at the Living History Museum of African American Heroes?
Join our young presenters, who portray their heroes from African American history! Learn about well known and lesser known leaders, scientists, artists, and civil rights leaders, as the children demonstrate the impact their heroes have had on the lives of all Americans.
To learn about how your child in TK - 8th grade can portray a hero at this event, contact Laura Henry at lhenry@pvld.org
You can also register to be a hero here, and we'll contact you with all the information you need!
This program is presented in partnership with
The Living History Museum, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Rolling Hills/Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter
The Links, Inc. of Palos Verdes
Jack and Jill South Los Angeles Chapter
AGE GROUP: | Young Reader | Teen | Senior | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Celebrations |
The original 32,000 sq. ft Peninsula Center Library built in 1967 was designed by pioneers in “green” design, A. Quincy Jones and Frederick E. Emmons. With vertical wood louvers to control sunlight, the original steel and reinforced concrete building also included coffered slab ceilings with recessed lighting, glass walls, and local Palos Verdes stone and white columns. All furnishings were contemporary with many pieces designed by Jones and Emmons specifically for the Library.
In 1995, architects Zimmer, Gunsul, and Fransca (ZGF) renovated and expanded the space, nearly doubling its size. Using the existing concrete-frame building, the building maintains the original entrance on Deep Valley and added the new entrance on Silver Spur. The building also features major public artworks such as the Stellar Axis by Lita Albuquerque, the bronze cheetahs with the stone column by Gwynn Murrill, and the Light in the Forest mural by Myrna Shiras which are integral parts of the building.
