Learn about cemeteries for enslaved families in Staunton/Augusta County with Dr. Lynn Rainville (author and historian). A public historian who has studied Virginia's historic cemeteries for 25 years, Rainville will discuss how to (re)locate slave graveyards, collect genealogical information from them, and protect these sacred sites.
Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about cemeteries for enslaved families in Staunton/Augusta County with Dr. Lynn Rainville (author and historian). A public historian who has studied Virginia's historic cemeteries for 25 years, Rainville will discuss how to (re)locate slave graveyards, collect genealogical information from them, and protect these sacred sites.
Events sponsored by the Staunton Public Library are open to all and offered at no charge. The Library welcomes people of all abilities. Please alert us at least five business days in advance if there is a need for accommodation. For information or assistance, please call 540-332-3902 or email us at library@ci.staunton.va.us. For cancellation announcements, check our social media the day of the program or give us a call.
LOCATION:Library\, 1 Churchville Ave Staunton\, Virginia 24401 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR