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. ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html