Floridians and nearby genealogy researchers: Meet up in Lake County

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September 9, 2023
Categories: African American history, Black Genealogy, Family Genealogy, Family Trees

This wonderful event is from the Wilson Griot Legacy site:

The Wilson Griot Legacy is a modern enterprise to create new sacred storytelling to unravel information inherent in our genealogical past.

RESEARCHING BLACK FAMILY HISTORY

Posted byWILSON GRIOT LEGACY September 9, 2023Posted inUncategorized

I will be joining with the Kinseekers Genealogical Society of Lake County, Florida in conjunction with the Leesburg Public Library in a special event on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Both in-person and virtual event:

Saturday, 23 September 2023

9:45am – 3:30pm EST

Informal meet ‘n greet at 9:30am EST.

Event is free & open to all!!

Presented by Kinseekers Genealogical Society and the Leesburg Public Library.

To attend virtually, register here.

To attend in-person, contact the Leesburg Public Library at 352.728.9790

MORNING SESSION (9:45am – 12:15pm EST)

–Welcome & Announcements

– Researching Black Family History, 1900-1950: Essential Foundations: presented by Taneya Koonce

–Context Matters: Researching World War Two Black Ancestors:presented by KB Barcomb

LUNCH BREAK (12:15pm – 1:00pm EST)

AFTERNOON SESSION (1:00pm – 3:00pm)

– Colleges, Clubs, & Cotton Fields: Researching Black Women, 1900-1950:presented by Adrienne G. Whaley

– Open Round Table Discussion

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