Virginia Festival of the Book The Painter’s Fire

Highland, in partnership with the Virginia Festival of the Book, will host Zara Anishanslin to discuss her book The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution with Sara Bon-Harper, Highland’s Executive Director on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m. Anishanslin’s book tells the stories of Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright, illustrating that art was a powerful tool for revolution and how these artists used their skill and genius to champion liberty. This event is free and open to the public.

Registration is required using the link below:

Meet the author! We would like to invite you to a complimentary reception with the author starting at 3:00 p.m. in the upper level of Highland’s event barn. Use the link below to claim your spot if you would like to attend: