Event

Keeper of the Light: Willis Augustus Hodges Virtual Program

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. EST

Join Preservation Virginia and as follow the life and time of Willis Augustus Hodges, Cape Henry Lighthouse’s only African American keeper. An avid abolitionist, Hodges left his mark throughout Virginia and New York in the 1800s. The presentation will examine primary sources and will include quotes from his autobiography.

The event is free – click here to register in advance.

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