Charity's Children Project, Inc.

Just A Dream: A Story That Would Not Be Forgotten

Sep 20, 2026

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1 Hour 30 Minutes

PNC Arts Annex

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Description

For more than 165 years, one Dayton family quietly preserved a remarkable archive of African American history. On Sunday, September 20, 2026, portions of that collection — including an original 1861 Deed of Manumission — will be publicly exhibited for the first time. Presented by Charity’s Children Project, Inc., JUST A DREAM: A STORY THAT WOULD NOT BE FORGOTTEN is a live storytelling experience honoring the lives of Rev. Charles Daniel Higgins, Jewelia Galloway Higgins, and their extraordinary connection to poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.

The exhibit is open 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and after the performance until 7 p.m.

Age Recommendation

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Accessibility

We recognize that the heart of an arts organization will always be the people we bring together and experiences we share.

Sign interpretation and/or audio description are available upon request. In order to ensure that the service can be provided, we ask that you contact us at least two weeks in advance of the performance date. To request a service, please contact the Ticket Office at 937-228-3630 or accessibility@daytonlive.org.

For detailed accessibility information, including seating, audio, and sign interpretation please visit our Accessibility page.

Parking

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