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American Inspiration Author Series
01:02:03
Annette Gordon-Reed with On Juneteenth

Combining her own scholarship with personal and intimate reflection, Annette Gordon-Reed's new work On Juneteenth explores the history and complex public significance of this national holiday.

Moderated by Lisa Baldez
Family History Research
1:02:28
Researching Enslaved Ancestors

Uncovering enslaved ancestors prior to the end of slavery in 1870 can prove challenging. This session will dive deep into creating a research strategy and organizing records found.

Family History Research
01:05:17
Researching African American Ancestors in New England

This online lecture will highlight useful collections for researching African American ancestors including court and account records, local histories, original manuscripts, rare documents, and more.