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Storyteller will present ‘African-American life during the Civil War’

Nationally recognized storyteller Dylan Pritchett will bring tales of African-American life during the Civil War to the University of Memphis on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Nationally recognized storyteller Dylan Pritchett will bring tales of African-American life during the Civil War to the University of Memphis on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at noon in the University Center Fountain View Room.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Pritchett, who lives in Williamsburg, Va., has been a full-time storyteller for more than 20 years. He has researched and presented real characters from America’s past for the Smithsonian museums, Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, the Museum of the Confederacy, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

In addition to recording several albums of folk tales, Pritchett has created the voices for many historical characters in museum recordings and exhibits. Each year he visits more than 100 schools, libraries, museums, festivals, conferences, and educational institutions.

Parking is available in the Zach Curlin garage, adjacent to the University Center.

The program is presented by the University of Memphis Libraries with the support of Friends of the University Libraries.

For more information, contact Tom Mendina at 901-678-4310 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.