~Joyce Jefferson Creates Stories in Song~

~Recreating the Lives of African American “Sheroes” in South Dakota~

• Joyce Jefferson is well known for her storytelling and interpretation of South Dakota history.
  She brings to life early-day pioneers such as Sarah Campbell (Aunt Sally), Kathryne Reynolds, Lucretia Marchbanks, and Mary Kercherval; who lived in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory in the 1800’s as well as Yanktonian Katherine Davis Chapman Tillman and Tripp County personality Orlean Micheaux.
• Her signature presentation “Phenomenal Woman & Other Sheroes” has inspired and uplifted hundreds.
• Joyce’s lively interpretations include singing, poetry and narration.
• Her past clients and venues include: elementary, middle and high schools & universities — The Girl Scouts — Cultural Festivals — Museums & Historical Societies and Historical Conferences.
• Joyce Jefferson, a member of the NAI (National Association for Interpretation), has hundreds of presentations to her credit. Invite her to your next event.
• Book an entertaining and educational presentation on the history of African American women in South Dakota. Contact Joyce at storyteller@joycejefferson.net or through the South Dakota Humanities Council.