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Notable African Americans of the 19th Century

August 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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One event on September 24, 2022 at 10:00 am

$10
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Old City Cemetery holds the stories of nearly 20,000 residents buried here for the past 215 years. Old City Cemetery Researcher Angelica Walker shares some of her favorite stories of African American “residents” of Old City Cemetery who made their mark on Lynchburg’s robust history prior to the turn of the 20th Century.

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Date:
August 20, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
$10
Event Category:
African American History
Website:
https://www.gravegarden.org/events/

Organizer

Old City Cemetery
Phone
(434) 847-1465
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Venue

Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum
401 Taylor Street VA 24501 United States + Google Map
Phone
(434) 847-1465
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