Preview: Thursday, June 19 | 1:00 - 5:00PM | 412 N. Boundary Street

Opening reception: Friday, June 20 | 5:00 - 7:00PM | 412 N. Boundary Street

Preview the power of storytelling through fiber art at Williamsburg Regional Library’s exhibit, Stitched Stories of Strength. During the opening reception hear a talk from fiber artist and exhibit curator Lorrin Arrington Savage and enjoy refreshments. This unique showcase celebrates resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit, expressed through the intricate art of stitching, weaving, and textiles. The exhibit will be on view June 19 – August 6, 2025. Free admission.

The photographic output of Albert Durant, Williamsburg’s first city licensed African American photographer, provides a priceless visual history of the African American community in Williamsburg and the surrounding area from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. View many never-before-seen images taken by Durant that have recently been digitized and assist library staff by identifying the people, places and events pictured in his photos. Free admission