A Live Virtual Experience With Dr. Henry Louis Gates and CeCe Moore

Schedule

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3 Pershing St, Cumberland, MD, United States, Maryland 21502 | Cumberland, MD

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YOU'RE INVITED to a Live Virtual Experience with Dr. Henry Louis Gates and CeCe Moore

Hosted by the Allegany County Museum & Jane Gates Heritage House.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM

📍 Location: Allegany County Museum

💰 Tickets: $30 per person (Advance purchase required) Get your tickets by clicking the link above, or by copying and pasting:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-live-virtual-experiance-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-and-cece-moore

Join us for a special screening of Finding Your Roots featuring the incredible story of Jane Gates, the great-grandmother of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and John Gates, a local resident of Cumberland, MD, and Vice President of the Jane Gates Heritage House, followed by a Live-Streamed Interactive Discussion featuring:
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. – Esteemed historian, literary scholar, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker
CeCe Moore – World-renowned geneticist and DNA expert
Dr. Gates and CeCe Moore will explore genealogy, genetic research, and African American heritage, sharing their expertise and answering select audience questions.

🔹 Seating is Limited to 100 Guests 🔹 Secure your spot by purchasing tickets in advance through the Allegany Museum Facebook event page.

📢 All proceeds benefit the Jane Gates Heritage House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving African American history in our community.

Submit Your Questions!
Enhance your experience by submitting a question for Dr. Gates and CeCe Moore when you purchase your ticket. Dr. Gates and CeCe will be answering selected questions during the event.

Contact Dr. Emily Kasecamp at 301-777-7200 or [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
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3 Pershing St, Cumberland, MD, United States, Maryland 21502

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Allegany Museum

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