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Power in Partnership: Collaborating with Institutions on Descendant and Community-Led Preservation

As we continue to celebrate Juneteenth, join Dr. Shelley Murphy, genealogist and the Lead Descendant Project Researcher at the University of VA (UVA) and a genealogy educator at the International African American Museum (IAAM) along with historic preservationist Niya Bates, a PH.D. candidate, for “Power in Partnership: Collaborating with Institutions on Descendant and Community-Led Preservation - Best Practices for Working with Colleges and Universities” as they discuss key strategies and effective collaboration with colleges and universities to preserve African American heritage sites in this third installment of our series, “Preserving the Legacy: Stories, Sites, and Heritage.” The event takes place Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. Register via the following link: https://linktr.ee/sheltonheritagesociety

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Juneteenth - Rooted & Grounded: The Basics - A Micro-Genealogy Workshop & Lab