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When:
Saturday, July 19th at 11:00 AM
Where:
Christiansburg Public Library, 125 Sheltman Street
What:
Researching Your African American Ancestors: Genealogy to 1870
Reference archivist Cara Griggs of the Library of Virginia will discuss methods and resources for African American genealogy, both free and enslaved, prior to the end of the Civil War. The workshop will focus on the Library of Virginia's collections including cohabitation registers, free Negro registers and lists, wills, deeds, and tax records, as well as selected federal records that can be accessed through its databases.
Registration required for this free event. Please contact the circulation desk at 540-382-6965.
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