Finding Edna Lewis | Happy Birthday, Edna!

Join Deb in Orange County, VA to celebrate Edna Lewis’ birthday. This year, the celebration is extra special: a state highway marker recognizing Miss Lewis is unveiled at the former site of Freetown, where she grew up. Among those gathered is Nina Williams Mbengue, Miss Lewis’ niece. Nina and Deb make and share a special cake that evokes memories of summers in Freetown with Aunt Edna. #vpm #style #styleweekly #ednalewis #virginia #blackchefs #history #cooking

[@lisatownes8210]

Nina, this is so wonderful! I'm so happy for the recognition that your aunt is getting.

[@AldonaDye]

Excellent episode and very excited for the rest of the series! We learned about Edna Lewis a couple of weeks ago after driving through Free Town and have become huge fans!

[@sweetsavant]

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing these stories

[@vpm-culture]

Thank you for watching!

[@KarenKinser-u6c]

I am part of a women's book club in Norfolk, VA. This coming Wednesday we will be discussing our 'August Book', A Place at the Table by Susan Rebecca White. This video will be just one way that we can get a little closer to knowing Edna. Thank You.

[@knowyourfashionhistory7257]

Truly amazing look at this history 💖 wow such a informative and emotional video