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Celebrate African American History

Browse reading recommendations handpicked by library staff, history-related blogs, celebratory events, and more.

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African American Inventor Videos

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African American Read-In: Saturday, February 22African American Read-In: Saturday, February 22

Join for spoken literature and music celebrating African American history.
Join for spoken literature and music celebrating African American history. At the Fredericksburg Branch, 2-4pm.
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Reading Recommendations for Adults

Research Local History

The Free Lance-Star: Color Version

Local African American History

Ancestry for Virginians

CRRL Virginiana: African American Life Stories

African American Innovators Self-Guided Activities for K-6African American Innovators Self-Guided Activities for K-6

Throughout February, explore a rotating series of self-guided activities highlighting contributions of African American innovators who changed history with their contributions.
Throughout February, explore a rotating series of self-guided activities highlighting contributions of African American innovators who changed history with their contributions.
At All Library Branches At All Library Branches

African American Inventors Video Series

Lonnie Johnson and the Super Soaker

Kenneth Dunkley and Three Dimensional Viewing Glasses

James West and the Electret Microphone

Dr. Patricia Era Bath and the Laserphaco Probe

Reading Recommendations for Children & Teens

Our Stories: The African American Experience for Children

Our Stories: The African American Experience for Teens

A Database to Help with History Reports

Gale in Context: Biography

Search for people by name, birth or death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender.

Staff & Contributor Blogs

Local African American Historical Sites

John

Westmoreland's African American History

Virginia

Medal of Honor Winner Was Spotsylvania Native

Virginia

A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette

Virginia
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