Virtual STEAM Series: Illuminating Histories- A Luminous Legacy: Latimer’s Connection to UK’s Black History Month

Join us as we embark on a journey through history, tracing the remarkable life of Lewis Latimer and his time spent in London. In this illuminating workshop, we'll dive into Latimer's experiences and the historical context of the UK's Black History Month. Using highlighters, tape, and a flashlight, we'll retrace Latimer's path from JFK to London on the provided map, making it glow with historical significance.

Illuminating Histories is a family-friendly virtual STEAM  workshop series by artist Tasha Dougé in collaboration with the Lewis  Latimer House Museum. It seeks to shed light on the hidden legacies of  Black historical figures through innovative, immersive artistic approaches and applications.