Black History Celebration
Dauphin County Black History Celebration
Ephraim Slaugher: Freedom's Witness
“Freedom did not come with your papers. It came when I chose to live without permission!"
Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness is a powerful one-act play that brings to life the extraordinary journey of Ephraim Slaughter— a man who was born enslaved, but went on to become a Union Army veteran and community leader. Through evocative storytelling and haunting memories, the play invites audiences to witness the cost of freedom, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring legacy of those whose courage shaped a nation. Step inside a Harrisburg room in 1943, where history breathes, memory testifies, and silence finally speaks.
Age rating: 12+. Subject matter may not be interesting to those under 12.
Directed by Sharia Benn
Performances will take place at Gamut Theatre | 15 North 4th Street | Harrisburg PA, 17101.
February 14 - 22, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Doors and bar open one hour prior to performance.
Tickets are “Pick Your Price” - choose the best price for your budget:
$39 (recommended) OR discounted prices of $27 or $15
DAUPHIN COUNTY SCHOOLS:
PLEASE CALL 717-238-4111 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A MATINEE PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR STUDENTS.
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