Carrying Harlem to the Hudson Valley: Augusta Savage in Saugerties

Nov 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Avenue

Join us as we re-examine the local legacy of renowned sculptor, educator, and artist-activist Augusta Savage (1945–1961).  Grounded in new historical research, this talk challenges the traditional narrative of an obscure retreat—revealing a deliberate continuation of her creative and civic practice right here in Ulster County.  Presented by Dr. La Tasha A. Brown: public historian, researcher, cultural sector leader, and Visiting Scholar at the State University of New York at New Paltz. 

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