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Community Scholars in the Parlor

A Local Black History Discussion Series
2024-02-24 13:00:00 2024-02-24 14:00:00 America/New_York Community Scholars in the Parlor Join local researchers in a discussion about Alexandrian Black History and its impact on the broader community. Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room

Saturday, February 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-24 13:00:00 2024-02-24 14:00:00 America/New_York Community Scholars in the Parlor Join local researchers in a discussion about Alexandrian Black History and its impact on the broader community. Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room

Local History/Special Collections

Sprouse Rare Book Room

Join local researchers in a discussion about Alexandrian Black History and its impact on the broader community.

Join local researchers in a discussion about Alexandrian Black History and its impact on the broader community.

This event will be steamed live on Zoom. Join to watch the webinar here.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History |

TAGS: | Local History | History | Black History Month | African American | #1939SitIn |

Local History/Special Collections
pwalker@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1706
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
Patricia Walker
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Mon, Feb 16 Closed
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Tue, Feb 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 Closed
Fri, Feb 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 Closed
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Appointments encouraged but not required.

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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