History for Lunch: Families of Soldiers: U.S. Colored Troops and Genealogy

Schedule

Wed Jan 07 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

501 S Water St, Elizabeth City, NC, United States, North Carolina 27909 | Elizabeth City, NC

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Marvin Tupper Jones of the Chowan Discovery Group will discuss the genealogy methods he used—which you can use too—to learn about his numerous ancestors and ancestral neighbors who served in the Civil War and their role in ending slavery. Some were even Juneteenth soldiers!
To attend the lecture virtually, click here to register in advance: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Uqpgxt3jS-Oo_d2TRLyFCQ#/registration
Registration is not required to attend in person.
The virtual program is supported by Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle.
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