Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

Introduction

Join us for “Seeds of Freedom: The Spiritual Roots of the American Civil Rights Movement,” a creative exploration of how belief and conviction can change the course of history!  

This production by Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, takes the audience on a historical journey predating enslavement – migrating through the transatlantic slave trade to the Civil Rights movement, while highlighting local Indiana connections to historic moments in our nation’s story.

Using spoken word, dance, call-and-response and music, the rhythm of resilience is relayed in the compelling account of the ongoing struggle for equity and the eradication of racial discrimination of African Americans. See how they found strength, joy, resolve and purpose in the reconciliation and activation of their faith in the face of injustice.  

“Seeds of Freedom” is not only an artistic retelling of our history, but an invitation for reflection and personal response to the call for Unity in helping our country keep its promise to its people of “liberty and justice for all.”  

Cast

AshLee Baskin  (Storyteller)
Arëe Lyn   (Polly)
Josiah McCruiston   (Henry)
Kia Robinson   (Rebecca)
Clarissa Todd   (Alice)
Maximus Todd   (Roscoe)

Price: $3/person

Showtimes

Premier performance for educators: Oct. 10, 6 – 7 p.m.

Grades 3-12
10 – 11 a.m. and 12 – 1 p.m.
2024: Nov. 8, Dec. 13
2025: Jan. 24, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 7, April 11 & May 2

Price

$3/person; $50/per program non-refundable deposit required at time of booking to secure reservation. Deposit will go towards total program fee.

This program is a great addition to scheduled field trips! If you’re a school, homeschool group or out-of-school time group, contact Brittney Basaran at 317.409.7136 or [email protected] to make your reservation or learn more about scholarships.