The Historic Petersburg Foundation Inc. (HPF) and the City of Petersburg are 
sponsoring a free presentation given by noted historian and author Ronald Roy 
Seagrave on his most recent book, "The Early Artisans & Mechanics of 
Petersburg, Virginia, 1607-1860: The Building of a Multi-Cultural Maritime 
Community." This lavishly illustrated 544-page work published in November 
2009 examines Petersburg, one of the South's most historically significant 
cities, including the records of those individual artisans and mechanics that 
literally made Petersburg what it is.

The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Union Train 
Station,103 River St., Petersburg

Seagrave will share the stories and backgrounds of the carpenters, brick-
layers, coopers, shoemakers, silversmiths, cabinetmakers, gunsmiths, 
publishers, bookbinders and so many more. From the town's early founding in 
the 17th century through the American Revolution, from the Great Fire to the 
Civil War, Seagrave will explain how Petersburg emerged as a uniquely 
American city, where a stunning range of religions, ethnic backgrounds and 
economic levels came together to create a vibrant and important community.

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