Reckoning With the Truth Presented by the Orange County Historical Museum
Reckoning with the Truth
OCHM is partnering with the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition, Spirit Freedom, and the Orange County Public Library to bring you this important program.
This impactful event seeks to confront the history of racial terror in Orange County. In conjunction with the soil collection project and the installation of a marker honoring the Morrows, it aims to correct the narrative of racial violence in our community, acknowledge the pain both past and present, and honor the lives lost. By exploring how past traumas continue to shape our present, we can work toward a more just and informed future.
Program Highlights:
2-3:30 PM: Speakers and Discussion
Dr. Freddie Parker: An Overview of Lynchings in the U.S. and Orange County
Wade Harrison: A Presentation on Governor Holden and Lucinda Morrow's testimony
3:30-4 PM: Break and Refreshments
4-6 PM: Short Reading and Moderated, Open Discussion
Group Reading
Dr. Michelle Laws: Presentation and Facilitated Discussion
This event provides an opportunity for collective reflection, open dialogue, and community healing.
Intended for mature audiences
Registration is encouraged but not required