Black Georgetown Community Study Day
Community-led archival research session to expand Black Georgetown records with the Black Georgetown Foundation
During this community study day led by The Black Georgetown Foundation's Lisa M. Fager, help expand the archive of Black Georgetown history through library database research. In the final hour of the event, attendees will be able to share and network with other participants. Please bring a laptop.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the People's Archive at 202-727-1213 or [email protected].
About the Black Georgetown Foundation
The Black Georgetown Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reclaiming the past and preserving the future of the historic Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries in Georgetown. Active from 1808 to 1950, these cemeteries are among the oldest historically African American burial grounds in Washington, DC.
About the People's Archive
The People's Archive at DC Public Library is home to the dynamic collections that preserve and share the stories, histories, and voices of Washington, D.C.'s diverse communities, as well as the Black experience in the United States. It features materials—such as photographs, oral histories, documents, and more—that highlight the vibrant local, national and international history of DMV residents, grassroots movements, and cultural milestones, making it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about the city's past and present.
Same venue: Georgetown Neighborhood Library
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