The Duryee AME Zion Church Choir will perform as part of "Schenectady Living History — Nineteenth Century African Americas" at the Schenectady County Historical Society on Aug. 17.
The Duryee AME Zion Church Choir will perform as part of "Schenectady Living History — Nineteenth Century African Americas" at the Schenectady County Historical Society on Aug. 17.
For Amelia Paul, perhaps the best part about theater is that it helps bring history to life.
“It takes us back, and then moves us forward,” said Paul, who will be part of a special program on Black history Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Schenectady County Historical Society. “It’s very interesting to portray historic figures and look at the impact they had on their community and perhaps the world. It’s also very important. Sometimes what we do with our lives can lead to great future endeavors.”
“Schenectady Living History — Nineteenth Century African Americans” will tell the fascinating story of three prominent Black people with deep connections to the area. Paul will play Schenectady native Julia A.J. Foote, Walter Simpkins will reprise his role as Moses Viney, and Donald Hyman takes on the character of Anthony Allen. Joining them for a musical interlude or two at the Dora Jackson Museum in the Stockade will be the Duryee AME Zion Church Choir.
