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Registration opens:
May 25th, 2026

Virtual African American Genealogy

Strategies for Researching African American Ancestors
2026-06-08 19:00:00 2026-06-08 20:30:00 America/Chicago Virtual African American Genealogy Honor Juneteenth by learning about resources and strategies for researching ancestors of the antebellum period. Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting

Monday, June 08
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-08 19:00:00 2026-06-08 20:30:00 America/Chicago Virtual African American Genealogy Honor Juneteenth by learning about resources and strategies for researching ancestors of the antebellum period. Downers Grove Public Library - Virtual Meeting

Honor Juneteenth by learning about resources and strategies for researching ancestors of the antebellum period.

Juneteenth originated in Galveston to celebrate the day in 1865 when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform all enslaved people that they were now free. Juneteenth celebrations often focus on education.

In that spirit, LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson presents her experience and will highlight selected resources of particular use to those of African descent with roots in the antebellum period, as well as strategies for researching in this area.

Contact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.

Submit a request for a program accommodation. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Registration Required |

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