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Registration opens:
January 08th, 2026

Genealogy: Samuel Hayes, His American Story
2026-01-22 10:00:00 2026-01-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy: Samuel Hayes, His American Story From Alex Haley's "Roots" to Library of Virginia, William and Mary University to DNA, Samuel Hayes has eagerly researched his family history for almost 50 years. Registration begins Jan. 8. Central Library - Performance Space

Thursday, January 22
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-22 10:00:00 2026-01-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy: Samuel Hayes, His American Story From Alex Haley's "Roots" to Library of Virginia, William and Mary University to DNA, Samuel Hayes has eagerly researched his family history for almost 50 years. Registration begins Jan. 8. Central Library - Performance Space

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From Alex Haley's "Roots" to Library of Virginia, William and Mary University to DNA, Samuel Hayes has eagerly researched his family history for almost 50 years. Registration begins Jan. 8.

Discovering multi-cultural ancestors and tracing generations back to the founding of this nation, his story is a true American exploration.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

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