A Conversation and Book Signing with Dr. Cheryl LaRoche

Join us for a book talk and signing with distinguished archeologist, Cheryl LaRoche, on the unknown aspects of the Underground Railroad. In her book about AME Bishop Paul Quinn, Dr. LaRoche provides groundbreaking insights into literacy, the Underground Railroad, and the Black church, urging us to rethink these important aspects of Black history.

This in-person event will be held at Susan Winfield's home in Colonial Village, so mark your calendars. Due to limited capacity, there will be two time slots availible for April 5th. Attendees can come from 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about this important chapter in American history!

Admission for the book talk is FREE, and copies of Dr. LaRoche's book will be availible for purchase at the event.

Dr. Cheryl Janifer LaRoche blends history, geography, archaeology, and material culture to create a comprehensive narrative of the African American experience, focusing on pre-Civil War Black communities and institutions, particularly the Underground Railroad. She has researched sites from New Hampshire to Missouri and Canada. Dr. LaRoche earned her Ph.D. in American Studies, concentrating on Archaeology and African American history, from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her expertise has benefited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Park Service sites, the African Burial Ground Project, and multiple museums and historic sites. The Society for Historical Archaeology honored her with the John L. Cotter award for her significant contributions to historical archaeology and African American studies.

Host or Publisher Bridgett, Kimberly, and Xina