The T. Thomas Fortune Project is a group of concerned citizens who have come together to save the Home of T. Thomas Fortune, a National Historic Landmark in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Their plan is to acquire the property, then stabilize and secure the house so that it can be restored and developed into a cultural center for everyone to enjoy and appreciate.
Presented as part of Black History Month and the African-American Read In, members of the committee, will read from the books, speeches, and poetry of T. Thomas Fortune, born on October 3, 1856 in Jackson County, Florida. Mr. Fortune was an African-American, editor, publisher, poet, author and early civil rights activist who lived in Red Bank, NJ from 1901-1908.
It will be presented in both public and private settings. Our Presentations will be
Wednesday, February 18, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road,
Middletown
All Invited-Open to the public
Friday, February 20
Red Bank Middle School AVID Program
Students will be holding a Jean Day Fundraiser
To Benefit the T. Thomas Fortune Rally
A private event for students and faculty only
Monday, February 23. 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Eastern Branch-Shrewsbury Library, 1001 Hwy 35, Shrewsbury
All Invited-Open to the public
Monday, February 23, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Long Branch Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch
All Invited-Open to the public
Tuesday, February 24, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Neptune Library, 25 Neptune Blvd, Neptune
All Invited-Open to the public
For further info on the T. Thomas Fortune House Project and
T. Thomas Fortune, please visit www.thomasfortunehouse.weebly.com
Please check out their Fundraising Rally Page, https://rally.org/savettfhouse
Please become a T. Thomas Fortune House Fan Supporter and help them raise money to Save T. Thomas Fortune House by personalizing your own T. Thomas Fortune Fundraising page and sharing why you support our efforts with your friends., https://rally.org/savettfhouse/start
