Written in the Waters: An Evening with National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts
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Join Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, for an unforgettable evening as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging.
When National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Tara Roberts first saw a photograph at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture depicting the underwater archaeology group Diving With a Purpose, it called out to her. Roberts joined them—and started on a path of discovery more challenging and personal than she could ever have imagined. From the coasts of Senegal and South Africa to the waters of St. Croix and beyond, she confronted the Middle Passage's harrowing history while uncovering her roots and exploring what it means to belong.
Interweaving deeply personal storytelling with historical insight, Roberts reflects on the resilience of the human spirit, the importance of remembering the past, and the shared threads that connect us all. Her journey, also captured in the podcast Into the Depths, offers a rare and intimate look at history, identity, and discovery.
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| VIP Members | $90 | |
| VIP Non-members | $105 | |
| Members | $40 | |
| Non-members | $45 |
Doors open at 4:30pm.
VIP tickets include front section seating and Meet and Greet reception with Tara Roberts, including appetizers and open bar, after the lecture.
- Lecture, 5-6pm; Reception 6-7pm
General admission includes back section seating.
- Lecture only, 5-6pm.