The Cultivator and the Hertford County African American History Coalition are proud to be presenting The Revolutionary Women of Hertford County, an exhibit opening in 2026 at The Freedom Players Youth Theatre in Ahoskie. This exhibit is honouring 250 years of incredible Hertford County women!
The Exhibit
This exhibit of revolutionary women of Hertford County, NC includes photos and history to learn, educate, and inspire a new generation of Hertford County women. You can view or download a slideshow to learn more below.
Access to Exhibit
If you’d like to view and experience the exhibit in person outside of our special event day, please call or text 252-319-6168 or email us at [email protected].
Event Details
Date and Time: February 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address: The Freedom Players Youth Theatre at 510 South Everett Street, Ahoskie, NC 27910
Entry: Free and open to the public; all are welcome!
Special Thanks
- The Hertford County African American History Coalition
- Cultivator’s America 250 NC Revolutionary Women of Hertford County Committee
- Booker Daniel
- Cheryl Deloatch
- Allison Dye
- Zinc Mabine
- Bessie Pierce
- Deborah Pittman
- Jackie Ruffin Pittman
- Caroline Stephenson
- Francis Cole & Chowan University Whitaker Library
- P. Michele Felton
- Dr. Dudley Flood
- Alice Eley Jones
- Marvin T. Jones & Chowan Discovery Group
- Dr. Warren Eugene Milteer
- Dr. Gregg Hecimovich
- Roanoke Chowan News Herald
- WDLZ Radio Murfreesboro
- C. S. Brown Cultural Arts Center
- NC Archives
- Hertford County Public Library
- Albemarle Regional Library
This project was produced with Assistance from the America 250 North Carolina initiative.
administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Any opinions,
finding, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and
do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of North Carolina.