You're invited to see the dramatic presentation of “Small Beginnings” on our Union Theater stage.  This original live theater performance debuted at the ALPLM in the spring of 2022. This one-act play tells the remarkable story of Robert Smalls, a man who led an enslaved entourage to freedom by way of a bold riverboat escape plan through Confederate waters in 1862. Smalls and his team captured a heavily armed confederate ship and sailed it into Union territory. Smalls’ story is inspirational and one that can be told no better than through our talented staff.

Reggie Guyton portrays Captain Smalls and Randy Erwin provides a moving musical soundtrack for each performance.

The one-act play will be presented on a regular basis through November. Tickets are free with regular admission to the museum.

Here's the current performance schedule for "Small Beginnings"...

Thursday February 13
Friday February 14
Tuesday February 18
Thursday February 27
Friday February 28

Thursday March 13
Friday March 14
Thursday March 27
Friday March 28

Thursday April 10
Friday April 11
Thursday April 24
Friday April 25

Thursday May 8
Friday May 9
Thursday May 22
Friday May 23

Thursday June 5
Friday June 6