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Joyce Grear is an accomplished storyteller who has toured the United States
since 1987. A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Grear is renowned for
her "First Person Interpretations." She combines storytellingand true historical
facts to captivate audiences throughdramatic interpretations of outstanding
individuals in American History.

Many of Grear's performances present African-American heroines. Their lives
inspire her to tell their story. She has performed, locally, nationally and
internationally, as Phyllis Wheatley, Harriett Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune
and Minnie Evans. Her moving portrayals of Harriet "Moses" Tubman have won
praise from students as well as teachers, and wide recognition from her peers.

"Our students were spellbound by Joyce Grear's performance. She took on the
persona so convincingly that I overheard 12 year old students arguing about whether
she was in fact the real Harriet Tubman after the performance."-- Ethan D. Williamson,
Head of School, Friends School of Wilmington

Taken from The Star-News Local & State- Friday, December 28, 2007

"Joyce Grear leads a procession down Fifth Avenue in Wilmington during Jonkonnu re-enactment

Thursday at the Bellamy Mansion. Jonkonnu is a musical and dance tradition celebrated between

Christmas and New Year's, originally performed by slaves."

Joyce Grear as Harriet Tubman:

 

Actual Pictures of Harriet Tubman.

There are only 5 known actual pictures of Harriet Tubman in history.)

Harriet Tubman, Circa 1896-1898                                    Harriet Tubman, date unknown

 

 

 

 

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