Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society - Phillis Wheatley, First African-American Woman Poet presented by Dr. Daisy Century / 10-2-25

Dr. Daisy Century, a historical interpreter, will be doing a presentation as the poet, Phillis Wheatley.

Phillis Wheatley Peters is broadly recognized as the first African American woman and only the third American woman to publish a book of poems. Her works continues to be studied by historians, and her legacy has inspired generations of writers.

This program is made possible by funding from the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission and South Jersey Artist Collective