Resistance and Persistence: Enslaved Women in Prince William County October 17, 2017, 7 p.m. In October we acknowledge the contributions of women in history. Historian Sheri Huerta will examine the seldom-recognized contributions of enslaved African American women to Virginia's history. Even though opportunities to wield power were limited, some women took extraordinary measures to challenge the rights of slaveowners and change their conditions of enslavement. Enslaved women ran away, sued for their freedom, and resisted enslavement in a variety of ways, even though they risked terrible punishments. This presentation highlights the courageous actions of enslaved women in Prince William County that emboldened future generations of women. Sheri Huerta holds a doctorate in history from George Mason University specializing in the antebellum South, slavery, legal history and social culture. Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109 Register at 703.792.4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Virginia Women in History 2017: A Traveling Panel Exhibition from the Library of Virginia On loan from the Library of Virginia, come see this annual project that honors eight women, living or deceased, for their contributions to the commonwealth. Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109 : October 16-25* (* Please note start and end dates may vary slightly due to shipping and rotating of the traveling exhibit.) Tish Tish Como, Librarian Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) for Genealogy and Local History Bull Run Regional Library www.pwcgov.org/library/relic<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic> ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html This list is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).