Researching Civil War Era Records Seminar

AFRO AMERICAN HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY SEMINAR

Email: AAHGSHR@gmail.com

Researching Civil War Era Records

Saturday, April 9, 2011

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Hampton Public Library

4207 Victoria Blvd.

Hampton, VA 23669

(757) 727-1314

Presenter: Angela Walton-Raji

Breaking Through the Wall of 1870 with Civil War Research

By studying America's Civil War---many researchers can learn facts about the lives of their ancestors---during the war, before the war and in the years immediately after the war and in many cases---the community history as well.

Uncovering the First Days of Freedom

One day they were slaves. The next day they were free. What happened and how did it happen?

Presenter: Drusilla Pair

From Slave to Freedom Fighter: The Story of Madison Lewis

Tracing the journey of Madison Lewis, a slave from Hanover County, VA to Fort Monroe as a contraband, on through his enlistment into the United States Colored Troops.

Seating Limited. Pre-Registration Required

Lunch - $25.00

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Lunch Selection: 1. Smoked Turkey 2. Chicken Salad