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Tag: Black History

How Black History is Being Preserved in Williamsburg

How Black History is Being Preserved in Williamsburg

By Frederick Murphy on May 17, 2022

As a family historian and founder of History Before Us , a project centered on capturing, preserving, and advocating influential history, gathering oral history and conducting tireless research has been a staple of my innate being for the past 20 years. I’ve always been inquisitive about my family…

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Experience Black History at Williamsburg Museums

Feb. 19, 2021

Williamsburg’s museums strive to tell a full, honest, and inclusive story of Virginia’s history. Experience the outstanding exhibits and special events that celebrate African American contributions to colonial Virginia. Historic Interpretation The year-round historic interpretation programming of…

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7 Homeschool Activities in Williamsburg that Focus on Black History

By Ashley Washington on Feb. 02, 2021

Black History Month is an annual observance of all the achievements and the impact of African American people in U.S. history. Other countries around the world, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, have also joined in on devoting the month of February to celebrate black history. Black History…

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