Name: *Discussion: Paul Robeson - Chautauqua's FREE History Comes Alive Festival
Start: 2026-06-18T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Senior Action

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*DISCUSSIONS are NOT costumed performances as are the other festival events. They are an opportunity to get to know the performers and discover what they think about their characters.
Paul Robeson – A two-time All-American college footballer who played on two NFL teams, Robeson completed a law degree and became a star on stage as well as a famed concert singer and an A-list movie star. He was one of the greatest inspirational figures of the Harlem Renaissance and an outspoken crusader for social justice.

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*Discussion: Paul Robeson - Chautauqua's FREE History Comes Alive Festival

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Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607.FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location on the Greenville Tech Barton Campus.


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