Do you have ancestors who were enslavers or who were enslaved? Many of us have some connection to slavery, whether we realize it or not. This presentation will explain how and why a descendant of enslavers decided to embark on a major research project to trace the people his ancestors enslaved and their ancestors and to connect with their living descendants. The other part of the presentation will include specific examples of research from that project entitled, “Enslaved at Oakley & Beyond.” The presentation has two main goals: to impart a better understanding of sources, research methods, and tools used when researching enslaved people and enslavers; and to encourage others to have conversations within their own families and perhaps embark on a research project of their own.

This is a HYBRID meeting, the speaker will be in person at the library and you can attend in person at the Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford PA or on Zoom.To be added to the email list, please provide your name and email address using the Contact Us link on our website:
www.mainlinegenealogy.org/contact-us.
Help Desk opens at 12:30, in person and on Zoom! Bring your questions for the pros!
$5. contribution suggested.