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Beyond the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Research
2025-01-30 10:00:00 2025-01-30 11:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Research Senior Reference Archivist Cara Griggs from the Library of Virginia will discuss African American genealogy and records prior to 1870. Registration begins Jan. 16. Central Library - Community Room

Thursday, January 30
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-30 10:00:00 2025-01-30 11:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Research Senior Reference Archivist Cara Griggs from the Library of Virginia will discuss African American genealogy and records prior to 1870. Registration begins Jan. 16. Central Library - Community Room

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Community Room

Senior Reference Archivist Cara Griggs from the Library of Virginia will discuss African American genealogy and records prior to 1870. Registration begins Jan. 16.

A Chesterfield County and Virginia State University Black History Month Program. Chesterfield County and Virginia State University thank the many donors who make these Black History Month events possible. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

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