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Reclaiming Our History through Genealogy & Preservation: One Woman’s Story
Venue: Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost:
K-12 Students: Free

Regular Tickets: • Early Bird Special (until March 20th): $3.00 • At the Door: $5.00

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Description:
The Christiansburg Institute (CI, Inc.) and Montgomery County Community Review Council (MCCRC) presents the program "Reclaiming Our History through Genealogy & Preservation: One Woman’s Story" on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at The Lyric Theatre.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this event, part of CI, Inc. and MCCRC's cultural preservation speaker series, features Karice Luck-Brimmer, a genealogist with over 20 years of experience. Luck-Brimmer's work explores African American history through genealogy, fostering awareness, acknowledgment, and appreciation for underrepresented communities.

Luck-Brimmer, a Virginia Humanities program associate, will present her findings, emphasizing oral narratives that shape collective heritage. As a public historian, she manages the General Assembly African American Cultural Resources Task Force and is involved in the development of the Danville Research Center for African American History & Culture.

Expect an engaging evening filled with dynamic presentations and discussions.

Admission is free for K-12 students and $3.00 for early bird special tickets through Wednesday, March 20th and $5.00 at the door.

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming-history-through-preservation-genealogy-one-womans-story-tickets-845886428077?aff=next3days.

The Lyric Theatre is located at 135 College Avenue in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/fW0Ync27/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://www.thelyric.com/event/reclaiming-our-history-through-preservation-genealogy-one-womans-story-lecture/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/930163121611120 or https://www.christiansburginstitute.com/events.

For more information on The Lyric, visit: http://www.thelyric.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/lyric.blacksburg or https://www.instagram.com/thelyrictheatre/ or call 540-951-4771.