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Bear Witness: African American History and Connection to the Land

“Bear Witness” is held each year during the week of Ann Taylor’s birthday. Ann Taylor was born March 20, 1845, and would have been 179 years old this year. This participatory public art experience is designed to introduce the public to Ann Taylor’s life and journey. An artist-led Ancestor Altar will be created to allow for visitors to Ann Taylor’s gravesite to leave messages of love and good will. Along the park’s trail, attendees will bear witness to sound baths and narratives collected in partnership with the Houston Public Library’s (HLP) Gregory School. A hands-on community workshop will be held that helps attendees to make art that archives photos of their ancestors. Visitors will bear witness to the power of Ann Taylor's legacy through the beauty of nature, art and stories shared. Houston Audubon will be highlighting the African American connection to birds through artistry.

No registration is required. This event is the 2nd part of the Witness Series and co-sponsored by Houston Audubon.