Tag: African American History

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December 30, 2024

Black History Month Webinar: “There’s an App for That!” Using Technology in Family History Research

Using technology is an everyday part of our lives. Participants will learn when and how to use technology in their family history research. We'll include tips on how to keep family memories safe and how to build a spending plan to support your research work. Presented by: Cecelia McFadden, Family Legacy Coach and Black Genealogy […]
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December 30, 2024

Black History Month Webinar: “I’m the Family Historian—Now What?”

Planning a Family Reunion or compiling a family history can be rewarding and daunting at the same time. This webinar presented by the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center will show you how to create a step-by-step plan to explore your family legacy using online and offline resources. Presented by Cecelia McFadden, Family Legacy Coach […]
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September 10, 2024

2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show Opening

The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (NAAMCC) presents the 10th annual 2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show. Participants and winners will be recognized at the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio on Saturday, October 19, 2024. You can also visit the NAAMCC to […]
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August 12, 2024

The Hidden History of the Ginny District

The Ginny District, one of Urbana’s oldest neighborhoods, dates back to 1805 and has been a crossroads of significant events, places, and people who have shaped both Ohio and the Nation’s history. From the infamous Rev. Jim Jones to former Ohio Governor Joseph Vance, the personalities who lived in or visited this neighborhood are legendary. […]
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July 16, 2024

Evans Home Historical Society Annual Meeting & Wilson Bruce Evans 200th Birthday

Join us on September 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 4th Annual Meeting of the Evans Home Historical Society and the celebration of the 200th birthday of Wilson Bruce Evans, an African American abolitionist and Underground Railroad operative. Discover the progress made in the rehabilitation of the house built by Evans after […]