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A paper with a drawn silhouette of a man, with text on the bottom that reads "Moses Williams, cutter of profiles."

Beyond the Frame: Silhouette Artist Moses Williams

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ticket Price: $2
Age: 6-14

Event Category: Black History, Black History Month, Lifestyle & Learning, Youth

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Darnall's Chance Historic Site & Museum

301-952-8010 darnallschance@pgparks.com 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD

Add to Calendar Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:30 am 02/25/2026 11:30 am America/New_York Beyond the Frame: Silhouette Artist Moses Williams Silhouettes were commonly created to remember loved ones when portraits were too pricey for the average person. Kids will learn […]

Silhouettes were commonly created to remember loved ones when portraits were too pricey for the average person. Kids will learn the history of silhouettes and how an enslaved boy named Moses Williams from Baltimore developed a talent for “shadow art” and went on to purchase his freedom from his enslaver, the renowned artist Charles Vincent Peale. Kids ages 6-14 will get to make and take a silhouette of their likeness. Cost $5 per student; chaperones are free.