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August 25, 2026
The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine. In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees—as well as the cotton shrub—are intertwined with Black history and culture.
Register today for this insightful discussion about Black history and botanical mastery. https://libraryc.org/lakegeorgelibrary/186141
Register today for this insightful discussion about Black history and botanical mastery. https://libraryc.org/lakegeorgelibrary/186141