Gregory S. Cooke’s Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II is one of the most remarkable documentaries in recent memory. From Belinda to Harriet Tubman to Sojourner Truth to Ida B. Wells to Mary McLeod Bethune, the line of Black women activists is unbroken and at once champions one incontrovertible truth: ‘We can do it, and we did it.’ The current call in the academy for centers for anti-racist scholarship and advocacy might best be served by channeling attention to the history of Black women in the country and Black women studies. This is what filmmaker Cooke does. He takes the period before WWII through its aftermath to tell the story of remarkable women who worked to support the war effort and to dismantle Jim Crow — with varying results. But what stands out is the recovery of the 600,000 Black women who contributed to a country that insisted upon their invisibility. The film with its photograph, historical commentary, first person accounts, and footage is a masterpiece of historical storytelling.”—Dr. Adele Newson-Horst (She, Her, Hers) Professor of English, Coordinator Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Morgan State University

Cost $55 – at link below click on Extra Dinner Ticket — and be sure to give your meal preference

Second Saturday of the Month

Gari Melchers Home and Studio invites artists of all skill levels and mediums to participate in our Plein Air Days. On these unique days, artists are encouraged to create in our gardens, display their work in progress, and meet with other artists and visitors. The grounds will open early at 8:00 AM. The extended site hours for this event (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Gari Melchers Home and Studio will communicate any changes via social media.

Gari Melchers Home and Studio is open daily 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM. It is free to walk the grounds and gardens. There is an admission charge to tour the historic home and galleries.

The outdoor Plein Air Day event is free and open to the public. There is no fee for participating artists. Professional photographers using the site for client portrait sessions must follow our Photography Guidelines and site use fees.

If you have questions, or to register, please contact our Museum Store Manager, Lindy Lynn at 540-654-1843 or [email protected].

Event Cost: Free

Tappahannock Rotary’s 2025 Rappahannock River Big Fish Tournament is June 21 from 7 AM to 430 PM. Fishing areas on the Rappahannock and its tributaries are expanded;  $$$$ Prizes for Largemouth Bass, Croaker, Red Drum and Catfish; For details, rules and online registration go to RotaryBigFish.Com.