Suffolk Discovers: African Americans and The Great Dismal Swamp Before The Civil War
Interested in learning more about the world and history? Suffolk Discovers covers new themes that explore the cultures and backgrounds of people in our communities. For adults.
No registration required to attend in person. Registration required to attend virtually via Zoom. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting at least 15 minutes before the event begins.
This session, learn about Black History that happened in your own backyard. The Great Dismal Swamp has always been a feature of Suffolk’s geography, but it was also a major site where the freedom of African Americans and indigenous people was at stake.
Learn more about the session, see future Suffolk Discovers dates, and register for the virtual session, by visiting this link: https://suffolkpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/11316884