The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston will open on June 27, but it is already beginning to offer programs virtually that will be interest to anyone studying the Civil War and Reconstruction Era. The first program offered is about the Freedmen’s Bureau. Here is the Museum’s description of the virtual program:
- Unearthing History: Exploring the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, And Abandoned Lands
- April 15, 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER HERE
- Join in for an engaging and informative webinar where the panel of esteemed experts will delve into the fascinating history and critical role of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands during the Reconstruction Era. This interactive discussion will provide insight into the Bureau’s establishment, its key objectives, and the wealth of genealogical information it contains. Panelists will also explore how researchers and genealogists utilize these invaluable records to trace African American ancestry, study the lives of freed slaves, and better understand the social, economic, and political landscape of the time. This event provides an opportunity to learn from leading historians and genealogy experts as they bring the stories of the Freedmen’s Bureau to life. Panelists include Angela Walton-Raji, Damani Davis and Toni Carrier.
