Hidden Figures – Free Community Movie Night
Thursday, February 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Historic Turnage Theatre
FREE admission

Join us at the Historic Turnage Theatre for a special free screening of Hidden Figures, the inspiring true story of the brilliant Black female mathematicians at NASA whose work was crucial to the Space Race. Set in the 1960s, the film highlights extraordinary talent, perseverance, and courage in the face of racial and gender discrimination—and celebrates the power of community, education, and determination.

Ernestine McIver Wright

This evening also honors one of Washington’s own: Ernestine McIver Wright, a real-life “Hidden Figure.” Ernestine was a human computer for NACA (later NASA) in the 1950s, renowned for her exceptional mathematical skills and quiet impact on American history.

This free community event is sponsored by:

• Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum

• The Spring Garden Missionary Baptist Church

• Beaufort County NAACP

All are welcome. Come celebrate history, local legacy, and the stories that deserve to be seen and remembered.