Calendar Alert: Concordia University and History Theatre to Present "Adrift on the Mississippi"

ST. PAUL, MN (01/11/2011)(readMedia)-- WHAT: "Adrift on the Mississippi" Theatre Production presented by Concordia University, St. Paul and History Theatre

WHEN: Feb. 10-27. Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Concordia University, St. Paul

E.M. Pearson Theatre

312 Hamline Ave. N.

St. Paul, MN 55104

(One block South of I-94 at Hamline Avenue)

COST: Adults $25-30, Seniors $22-28, Students with college ID $15, Children $10

Summary: Told through memories, prayers and spirituals, "Adrift on the Mississippi" is the powerful true story of Reverend Robert Hickman, who led a group of slaves out of Missouri, up the Mississippi River on a raft in search of freedom. Guided by their faith in one another and the hope of a better life, these courageous men and women formed a fellowship that carried them through their long and dangerous journey. They made their way to St. Paul where many of them settled and founded Pilgrim Baptist Church, the first African-American church in Minnesota.

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