Henry “Box” Brown shipped himself from a slave state to a free state in 1849. Undermain Theatre’s production of Box imagines an alternative ending to Brown’s life after his escape from slavery. Henry ...

Henry Box Brown shipped himself from a slave state to a free state in 1849. Undermain Theatre s production of Box imagines an alternative ending to Brown s life after his escape from slavery. Paul ...

Courtesy photo A free performance of Rory Rennick’s one-man show, “Henry Box Brown: The Life and Legacy Event,” will be staged at the Mishler Theatre at 7 p.m. July 29. The life of Henry “Box” Brown, ...

At a time of social upheaval, Mehr Mansuri wanted to create a play that could help move the country forward into a better future. As the co-founder and artistic director of the Children's Theater ...

BALTIMORE -- The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting a talk food-tasting event geared toward celebrating the culinary journey of Henry "Box" Brown this Saturday, according to museum staff. Brown was a ...

They say getting there is half the fun. But that wasn’t the case for one man over 175 years ago. In fact, his trip was anything but pleasant. However, the sweet reward he received at the end of his ...

This story is the latest installment of RVA100, our series that highlights the people, places and objects that define the Richmond region. We’re exploring hidden histories and colorful backstories.

‘The Resurrection of Henry Box Brown at Philadelphia,’ an 1850 lithograph by Samuel W. Rowse. An illustration titled ‘Resurrection of Henry Box Brown’ from William Still’s 1872 book ‘The Underground ...