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A School of Their Own

Industrial Education in Post-Reconstruction Virginia
2020-02-11 14:00:00 2020-02-11 15:30:00 America/New_York A School of Their Own Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B

Tuesday, February 11
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-11 14:00:00 2020-02-11 15:30:00 America/New_York A School of Their Own Jennie Dean and African American education in Manassas. Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B

Bull Run Library

Bull Run Community Room A and B

Jennie Dean and African American education in Manassas.

In late 19th century, Virginia educational opportunities for African Americans were slim. Jennie Dean, a former slave, was inspired to uplift her people. Learn how vision faith and exceptional fundraising established an industrial school for young people of color in Manassas. Presented by Ellie Hill from the Manassas Museum.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

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Bull Run Library
Phone: 703-792-4500
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About the library

The second library to be built in Prince William County, the Bull Run Library features a 24-hour book drop, 125-seat Community Room, a Quiet Study Room and a Children’s and Young Adult area, 24 public access computers, and free Wi-Fi.