Back to top

Children of the Promised Land (Zoom)

Tue, Jun 13 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm Central
Virtual Branch
Subjects
Age Group
For adults

 

Presenter
Angela Bates
Virtual Event

 

Nicodemus, Kansas, is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War, and today is a National Historic Site. Join Angela Bates, a fifth generation descendent of the settlers, for a pictorial history that explores the unique experience of mothers and their children in Nicodemus. Program registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Participants will be emailed a Zoom access code 15 minutes before the start of the program, so please include your email in the registration. Please note: You must sign into the room prior to the start of the program. Admittance to the classroom will close five minutes after the program's start time. Space is limited.

 

View All Times

Register Now

Resources You May Also Like

North American Women's Letters and Diaries, Colonial to 1950

Explore women's diaries and correspondence to 1950.
More Info

County and Regional Histories & Atlases

Locate hard-to-find county and regional histories for CA, IL, IN, MI, NY, OH, PA, and WI.
More Info

Civil War Service Reports of Union Army Generals

Access the Service Reports of Union Army generals.
More Info

British and Irish Women's Letters and Diaries

Explore more than 400 years of women’s personal writings.
More Info

Events You May Also Like

Blogs You May Also Like

Rainbow Reads for Pride Month
Read More

Rainbow Reads for Pride Month

Celebrated in June, Pride Month stands as a testament to the ongoing progress and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.
History of Whiskey in KC
Read More

History of Whiskey in KC

Starting back in the late 19th century (before Prohibition), Kansas City was home to three major pioneer
The Hero Dog Who Was a Prisoner of War
Read More

The Hero Dog Who Was a Prisoner of War

Did you know that a dog was declared a prisoner of war and detained by enemies during World War II?
History of Cinco de Mayo
Read More

History of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on M

Was this page helpful? Yes No