Watchfires exhibit reception, artist meet-and-greet set for March 3 at Rosa Parks Museum

"Watchfires," an exhibit by artist V.L. Cox, will be on display at the Rosa Parks Museum through June 18. A reception is set for March 3.

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will host a reception and meet-and-greet with artist V.L. Cox, whose exhibit “Watchfires” is currently on display in the museum’s gallery, at 6 p.m. on March 3.

The exhibit, which will be on display through June 18 and is available for free viewing during the museum’s regular hours of operation,…

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Clemons’ portrayal of Rosa Parks highlights museum’s celebration of Civil Rights icon’s birthday

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Ann Clemons presented "The Life and Legacy of Rosa Parks" on Friday during the Rosa Parks Museum's celebration of the Civil Rights icon's birthday.

For Montgomery resident Ann Clemons, what began years ago as a work assignment has now blossomed into a mission to share the life and experiences of Mrs. Rosa Parks with others.

When Clemons walked onto the auditorium stage at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum on Friday, clad in 1950s-era clothing from her hat down to…

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Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum to celebrate Mrs. Parks’ birthday on Feb. 4

The Rosa Parks Museum has several activities planned for Feb. 4, which would have been Mrs. Parks' 109th birthday.

The Rosa Parks Museum has several activities planned for Feb. 4, which would have been Mrs. Parks' 109th birthday.

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will celebrate what would have been the Civil Rights icon’s 109th birthday on Feb. 4 with free admission to the museum and Children’s Wing and activities throughout the day.

The 1950s-era Montgomery City Bus will be onsite and available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and arts and…

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‘Watchfires’ exhibit by artist V.L. Cox set to open at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum

"Watchfires," an exhibit by renowned artist V.L. Cox will open at the Rosa Parks Museum on Jan. 13, including this work titled "Sugar Shack."

Artist V.L. Cox is bringing her new exhibit “Watchfires” to Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum this month, featuring works that employ authentic and found objects to comment on social justice and human rights issues that are still relevant today.

The exhibit will be on display in the museum’s gallery from Jan. 13 – June 18,…

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