County of Currituck issued the following announcement on July 25.
The Tourism Department is seeking public input for a proposed monument or statue commemorating the life of John Jasper White, known as "Currituck Jack".
He was an enslaved sailor during the Revolutionary War period.
Three community meetings will be held to tell the story of Currituck Jack and gather ideas for the artwork from citizens.
You can find more information about these meetings on the county website here.
Uncategorized Give Input at Community Meeting for Public Inclusive Art Grant The Currituck Travel and Tourism Department has been awarded a semi-finalist grant by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.
Original source can be found here.
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