Executive Director Bernard Turner will discuss how the Black Belt became the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area and how we are developing a cultural heritage tourist destination. A question and answer period will follow the talk.
Bernard Turner is the executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area, focused on preserving the history and culture of our community. Author of several books about Chicago and African American History, including “A New View of Bronzeville” and “Tate and His Historic Dream,” Turner conducts citywide and neighborhood tours, and works with schools. Bernard taught German and Spanish on the secondary level in the Chicago area for several years.
The Black Metropolis National Heritage Area contains the Black Metropolis Historic District, a Chicago landmark since 1997, consisting of eight historic buildings, and one monument, as well as the homes of entrepreneurs, Civil Rights activists, cultural, and scientific icons, as well as a Civil War Union Army Camp.
Reservations are required by February 12 at either reservations@cliff-chicago.org or 312-922-8080
Cost for the event is $46 for members and $50 for non-members.
This includes a three course dinner and the talk.
Bar opens at 5 PM
Dinner will be served at 6 PM
Talk will begin at 7 Pm
