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RECONSTRUCTION ERA

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

In 2015, we celebrated the 150th year anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Now, we are in the 150th year anniversary dates of the “Reconstruction Era”. The Reconstruction Era refers to the period in the United States history … Continue reading →

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Winner of the 2013 “Ben Brenman Archaeology Award”

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

I am glad to share with you that I have been selected as one of the recipients of the 2013 Alexandria, Virginia “Ben Brenman Archaeology Awards”. This award is for my work on the Alexandria Freedmen Cemetery. I will be … Continue reading →

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Searching for Descendants of the Alexandria Freedmen Cemetery

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

Over 1700 African Americans are buried at the “Alexandria Freedmen Cemetery” located at Church and Washington Street in Alexandria, VA. These African Americans were contraband of the Civil War. They fought, walked, and ran from their slave owners to areas … Continue reading →

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Our First Book Signing

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

The authors of “African Americans of Alexandria, Virginia:  Beacons of Light in the Twentieth Century” are having their first book signing on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Community Open House event at the Alexandria Black History Museum located 902 Wythe … Continue reading →

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