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RESEARCHING BLACK FAMILY HISTORY
Posted byWILSON GRIOT LEGACYSeptember 9, 2023Posted inUncategorized
I will be joining with the Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County, Florida in conjunction with the Leesburg Public Library in a special event on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Both in-person and virtual event:
Saturday, 23 September 2023
9:45am – 3:30pm EST
Informal meet ‘n greet at 9:30am EST.
Event is free & open to all!!
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Presented by Kinseekers Genealogical Society and the Leesburg Public Library.
To attend virtually, register here.
To attend in-person, contact the Leesburg Public Library at 352.728.9790
MORNING SESSION (9:45am – 12:15pm EST)
–Welcome & Announcements
– Researching Black Family History, 1900-1950: Essential Foundations: presented by Taneya Koonce
–Context Matters: Researching World War Two Black Ancestors:presented by KB Barcomb
LUNCH BREAK (12:15pm – 1:00pm EST)
AFTERNOON SESSION (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
– Colleges, Clubs, & Cotton Fields: Researching Black Women, 1900-1950:presented by Adrienne G. Whaley
– Open Round Table Discussion