Discovering African-American family history prior to 1865 can be difficult. There are special challenges to finding documentation during the age of slavery.
RELIC?s Don Wilson will identify sources that can be used to trace lives and relationships and demonstrate the process through a case study approach.
Chinn Park Library features a 24-hour book drop, 125-seat Community Room, a Quiet Study Room, two individual study rooms, a group study room with a smart TV, a Children and Young Adult area, and 24 public access computers.
The Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC) is a specialized collection of local, state and federal government information. MAGIC has the same hours of operation as Chinn Park. MAGIC staff are available to assist with local, state and federal government information as well as with its print and digital resources.