John Brown's Birthday Poetry Reading, with Andy Fogle and Friends
Celebrate the birthday of famed abolitionist John Brown by attending this poetry reading in his honor.
When and Where
Date and Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address
Saratoga Springs Public Library,
49 Henry Street
Saratoga Springs,
NY
12866
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
About this event
Poet, editor and local high school teacher Andy Fogle will read from his latest work: "Cutting the Light," inspired by Brown's activity in our region. Fogle will also present images from Jacob Lawrence' Great Migration series of paintings, as well as , relevant archival photographs and maps. Also reading their work, along with Fogle, will be local poets Gripp, Carol Graser, and Bunkong Tuon. No registration required. This event was generously supported by Saratoga Arts.
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