Museum of Art and History’s London Nelson Legacy Initiative

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Three Dates and Locations in May
Monday, May 5  • Thursday, May 8   • Friday, May 9
Wheelchair accessible except for parts of Evergreen Cemetery  • Free

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History has scheduled a series of events honoring and celebrating the life of London Nelson, an early resident of Santa Cruz, as part of its London Nelson Legacy Initiative. Nelson is known as a formerly enslaved person who settled in Santa Cruz, had a successful business as a shoemaker, and willed his land to the Santa Cruz school district upon his passing.

Events include:

  • Proclamation at Evergreen Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Monday, May 5
  • “Shrine Keeper” Film Premiere at Del Mar Theater Thursday, May 8
  • Opening of the new Santa Cruz Black History Gallery at MAH Friday, May 9

Click here for more details on each event.