Opening Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026 7-9PM
Gallery Hours – Starting 1/31
Monday-Saturday 10AM-4PM
We Were Here From the Beginning
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Bethany Arts Community’s 6th Annual Award-winning Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies. explores how African Americans have defined, and redefined freedom from 1776 to today. Each gallery is rooted in a line from the Declaration of Independence, showing how Black people have continually challenged the nation to live up to its founding ideals.
Through art, artifacts, photography, storytelling, and interactive installations, this exhibit honors the spirit of revolution, resilience, and representation that continues to shape our culture. From the battlefield to the way we dressed to command dignity, from innovation to influence, Black Americans have been, and remain, the true trendsetters of freedom and style.
Curated by Ossining Village Historian, Joyce Sharrock Cole.
Exhibit Dates: January 31 – March 6, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026 7-9PM
Gallery Hours – Starting 1/31
Monday-Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Closed Sundays
Exhibit is open 30-minutes before events at BAC
Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.
Thank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents.