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[PAST EVENT] Life in the Reservation Community: A Celebration of Family History and Legacy

February 4, 2023
3pm - 5pm
Location
School of Education, Matoaka Woods
301 Monticello Ave
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
  • Free food
  • Open to the public
  • Registration/RSVP
Life in the Reservation Flyer

In collaboration with descendant families, The Village Initiative's Local Black Histories Project and its W&M partners, invite you to join us for a celebration as we unveil an exhibit illuminating the residents who built livelihoods, families, and communities before they were displaced by the U.S. government for the construction of the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown.

Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, and exhibits honoring ancestors and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Contact

Amy Quark, [[aaquark, aaquark@wm.edu]] and Jacqueline Bridgeforth Williams, [[jackiewilliamsatthevillage, jackiewilliamsatthevillage@gmail.com]]