Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies
Experience The 6th Annual Installation of this award-winning exhibit at Bethany Arts Community, curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole.
We Were Here From the Beginning
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Bethany Arts Community’s 6th Annual Award-winning Black History & Culture Exhibit: Revolutionary Legacies explores how African Americans have defined, and redefined freedom from 1776 to today. Each gallery is rooted in a line from the Declaration of Independence, showing how Black people have continually challenged the nation to live up to its founding ideals.
Through art, artifacts, photography, storytelling, and interactive installations, this exhibit honors the spirit of revolution, resilience, and representation that continues to shape our culture. From the battlefield to the way we dressed to command dignity, from innovation to influence, Black Americans have been, and remain, the true trendsetters of freedom and style.
The 6th installment of this award-winning exhibit at BAC will open on January 31, 2026 and will be on display through March 6, 2026.
Curated by Ossining Village Historian, Joyce Sharrock Cole
Black History and Culture 2026 at Bethany Arts Community
Bethany Arts Community is honoring Black History Month 2026 with the exhibit “Black History and Culture: Revolutionary Legacies” and series of events.
Exhibit Dates:
January 31 – March 6
Exhibit Hours:
Mon. – Sat. 10AM-4PM
Closed Sundays
*exhibit is open 30-minutes before events at BAC
Opening Reception:
Fri. January 30 7-9PM
Have a group of 8+ you’d like to schedule for a tour?To inquire about scheduling a private group tour (for groups of 8 or more) contact julias@bethanyarts.org.
Fri. January 30 7-9PM
OPENING RECEPTION
Black History & Culture:
Revolutionary Legacies
Wed. February 4 & 18 7-8:30PM
Curator Walk & Talk
Experiences with
Curator, Joyce Sharrock Cole
Captured Legacy Book
Our 2021-25 Black History & Culture Exhibits in Book Form!
February 20, 21, 27, 28 7PM
They Call Me Dimmock
A Narrated Stage Drama
Forty-five years in Bondage. One day in Court.
Sponsor Black History and Culture 2026 at Bethany Arts Community
Bethany Arts Community (BAC) seeks sponsorships to continue the success of this engaging exhibition of Black History and Culture.
Bethany Arts Community is a non-profit organization serving the lower Hudson Valley of New York State and beyond. Our goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment in which all artists and community members can learn, create, and flourish.
Recognition, media coverage, and last year’s attendance have set a great foundation for the Impact Exhibition this year. In 2021-2025 exhibit attendees went from 500 to 4500. Media coverage will continue to expand its reach from News 12 to online regional journals with a goal to reach national outlets. As our social media presence and sponsorships grow, we continue to expand our outreach partnerships. We are continuing our partnership with Ossining, Tarrytown, and other Westchester County School Districts with the commitment of 4,000 student visitors and families for 2026. We have expanded our student docent program to include adults and students from the 5th-12th grade. The Docents guides students and community members through the exhibit’s educational experiences.
All contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you for your time and consideration. To inquire about sponsoring Black History & Culture 2026, contact Nancy at nancyz@bethanyarts.org
Image: Garrett A. Morgan’s Traffic Signal Patent via U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office
With Thanks
and Acknowledgement
Black History & Culture: Revolutionary Legacies is made possible with support from ArtsWestchester and Westchester County Government, and Revolutionary Westchester 250.
Thank you to our Exhibit partners Historic Hudson Valley, and Docent Program partners Ossining High School and volunteer Docents.
