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A Living Legacy of Courage

1939 Library Sit-In Descendants Panel
2024-05-05 13:30:00 2024-05-05 15:00:00 America/New_York A Living Legacy of Courage Hear from Stephen and Jackie Martin, descendants of Morris Murray, one of the participants in the 1939 Library Sit-In, to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of this historic civil rights protest. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Sunday, May 05
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-05 13:30:00 2024-05-05 15:00:00 America/New_York A Living Legacy of Courage Hear from Stephen and Jackie Martin, descendants of Morris Murray, one of the participants in the 1939 Library Sit-In, to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of this historic civil rights protest. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Hear from Stephen and Jackie Martin, descendants of Morris Murray, one of the participants in the 1939 Library Sit-In, to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of this historic civil rights protest.

Join us for a panel discussion with Stephen and Jackie Martin, descendants of Morris Murray, one of the men arrested on August 21, 1939, just for trying to read. This year marks the 85th Anniversary of the historic civil rights protest, and the Alexandria Library will be hosting educational programs and events throughout 2024 to honor its Legacy of Courage.

Refreshments will be served. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Seating is limited and on a first-come first-served basis, but overflow seating will be available to view the livestream.

This event will be streamed live as well as recorded. Click here to watch live online.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Anniversary |

TAGS: | Local History | civil rights | #1939SitIn |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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Phone: 703.746.1704
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Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.

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Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia
Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia
Mon, Apr 29, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
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Mon, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia
Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
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Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Wed, May 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
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Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
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Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, May 02, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mahjong Club - with DC Riichi Mahjong
Thu, May 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia
Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
Burke Branch Friends Book Sale
Fri, May 03, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!
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Fun Friday!
Fri, May 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Virginia's Constitution Traveling Exhibition - from the Library of Virginia
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Burke Adult Services Area
Virginia's Constitution is a traveling exhibition from the Library of Virginia, to mark the 50th anniversary of the state's current constitution.
Burke Branch Friends Book Sale
Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!
Burke Branch Friends Book Sale
Sun, May 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Books, CDs, and DVDs for both children and adults all for sale at low prices. Join the Friends and/or shop the sale and help support the library!
A Living Legacy of Courage - 1939 Library Sit-In Descendants Panel
Sun, May 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Hear from Stephen and Jackie Martin, descendants of Morris Murray, one of the participants in the 1939 Library Sit-In, to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of this historic civil rights protest.
English Language Learning (ELL) - Beginner Conversation
Mon, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English conversation practice for English language learners. No registration required.
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Tue, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
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