Virtual Class To Highlight African American Genealogy

Press release from the Town of Leesburg:

05/20/2021

Leesburg, VA (May 20, 2021) – Steve Hammond and Lori Kimball will teach “Researching African American Genealogy” on Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. EDT.

In the two hour virtual class, offered by Thomas Balch Library, Hammond and Kimball will be using case studies and examples from their research. Hammond will share his efforts to make the field more relatable and relevant to the public at large and Kimball will discuss resources available.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Please call 703-737-7195, email balchlib@leesburgva.gov, or register online.

Steve Hammond is a 7th generation member of the Syphax family of Washington, DC: a line moved by force to New Orleans and then by choice to Denver.

Lori Kimball is a member of the Black History Committee of Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, co-researcher of the Enslaved Community of President James Monroe, and researcher of the enslaved community at Oatlands.

Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781

This press release was produced by the Town of Leesburg. The views expressed are the author's own.