Hidden Histories: Haunted History & Hidden Stories

The stories we almost lost… An immersive evening of Black folklore, blues, oral traditions, storytelling, music & community conversation. HIDDEN HISTORIESHaunted History & Hidden Stories “The stories we almost lost…” Not a haunted house. A haunted history. What stories remain after the people, places, songs, and traditions that created them have changed? Hidden Histories: Haunted History & Hidden Stories is an immersive evening exploring overlooked Black histories through storytelling, music, oral traditions, folklore, historical interpretation, and community conversation. Join us for the inaugural Hidden Histories experience at the James & Grace Lee Boggs Center. WHAT TO EXPECT 🎶 Live Storytelling & Music Featuring Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr., storyteller, musician, and cultural educator. 📖 Historical Interpretation With Jasmine Tucker, Founder of Motiv8te Hospitality and historical interpreter. 🥂 Signature Mocktail Experience alcohol-free hospitality inspired by the themes and atmosphere of the evening. 💬 Community Conversation Reflect on the stories we inherit, the histories that are forgotten, and what we have a responsibility to carry forward. 🗂️ Historical Materials & Objects Explore photographs, music, records, and other pieces of cultural memory. THE QUESTION What is one story you carry? A song. A family saying. A neighborhood memory. A recipe. A piece of wisdom. The stories don't end here. EVENT DETAILS Friday, October 23, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM James & Grace Lee Boggs Center Doors open at 6:15 PM. TICKETS 🍂 Early Bird — $15 Limited early registration pricing. 🎟️ General Admission — $20 Standard admission. 🌟 Supporter — $30 Admission plus additional support for future Hidden Histories programming. All tickets include the 90-minute experience and signature mocktail. HOSTED & CO-SPONSORED Hosted by Motiv8te Hospitality Co-Sponsored by the James & Grace Lee Boggs Center 10% of ticket proceeds will support the Boggs Center and its community work. Come listen. Come remember. Come carry a story forward.