Author Talk & Book Signing with Dr. Judith Giesburg

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

110 Main St, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601 | Newport News, VA

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Dr. Judith Giesberg, professor of history at Villanova University, will discuss her research and latest book, Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find their Families. She will also discuss how newspaper advertisements and other resources are valuable genealogical resources. The author talk and book signing are free; no registration required. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Paperbacks Ink. Light refreshments will be served.
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110 Main St, Newport News, VA, United States, Virginia 23601

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