Gwinnett Daily Post

LAWRENCEVILLE -- Archer High School students plan to hold a special event, recognizing the country's past in an observation of Black History Month Feb. 24-25.

The gathering will take attendees on a "living museum" tour through the halls of the high school, where actors will take on the roles of relevant historical figures.

Program Coordinator Valerie Lewis said "it's an edu-tainment type of performance. The school commons area and hallways will be transformed into a museum gallery or display of living statues of music, people and performances to give people a nice glimpse of these ideas and events."

The second component of the event will be a rendition of the "I have a Dream" speech.

Lewis said it's an important exhibition for the community.

"With the growing and changing demographics of Gwinnett County in general, it's a positive to know about each other's culture and history and to take pride in that," Lewis said.

There is a $5 admission fee. The event starts at 7 p.m. Feb. 24; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 25.

For more information, visit www.archerhighschool.net.

Archer High School is located at 2255 New Hope Road, Lawrenceville.