'Madame Butterfly' singer Camilla Williams honored at Danville museum
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) -- The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is honoring a famous Danville icon.
The Camilla Williams exhibit opened on Sunday to remember the life of the famous singer.
Williams, a Danville native, was the first African-American woman to appear and receive a contract from the New York City Opera with "Madame Butterfly."
Williams' stage costumes, jewelry and personal artifacts are on display.
The curator of the exhibit, Kate McDannold, says she wants the public to learn about different aspects of the singer's life.
"I want Camilla Williams to represent what all of us are capable of doing through hard work, through faith, through determination," said McDannold.
The grand opening of the exhibit was between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The exhibit will continue the celebration of her 100th birthday and will run through May 24.
