Virtual- Celebrating America 250th: The Black Experience of the Revolution

Join us for a riveting virtual series in partnership with Ashland Public Library as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! We’re pleased to welcome Gracia Collins Rich, an Independent Scholar and history enthusiast. She’ll dive into the essential roles that Black Americans played during the Revolutionary War, highlighting their invaluable contributions to U.S. Independence.
Gracia believes in exploring all aspects of history—no matter how uncomfortable—to foster a deeper understanding of our nation. If you love history as much as she does, you won't want to miss this enlightening discussion! For more details, visit our event page. conwaypubliclibrary.org/adult-community-henney-history-room/events/291267/virtual-celebrating-america-250th-black-experience
About Gracia: A passionate historian, Gracia's mission is to explore the roots of American History from the 17th to the 19th centuries. She’s eager to uncover the "Why" behind historical events and how they shape our present. Join her on this journey through All-Inclusive American History!
* REGISTRATION NOTE: Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. This series is anticipated to be very popular, and we have a Zoom capacity of 500 participants. If you are unable to attend the live session, please use the provided link. (coming soon) My goal is to minimize registrations from individuals who only want the link, thereby creating more space for those who can participate live.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program.
Thanks to Ashland Public Library for hosting this virtual webinar program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. This Monday webinar—held from 7pm (ET) to 8pm (ET), —is free and open to all.