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SUMMARY:Exhibit:  Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality
DESCRIPTION:This 6-panel exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute explores Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895\, examining his escape from slavery\, his work as an abolitionist\, and his relentless fight for equality for all individuals during the Jim Crow era. Presented in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its ongoing promise. \nGroups and individuals welcome to view during all regular Library hours. Groups wishing to reserve space for a group viewing of supplementary videos or discussion should contact us! \nThis exhibit comes with a wealth of supplementary materials available from our website.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/exhibit-frederick-douglass-advocate-for-equality/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Genealogy Lab
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in Genealogy Lab in the Computer Classroom – 2:30 – 5:00\nOur two\, professional genealogists offer support to family history researchers on fourth Wednesdays. Both have wide expertise and Iris also offers specialized\, bilingual help with Spanish-language genealogy sources. Come to research in good company\, ask questions\, or to get strategies for getting past those brick walls. \nUpcoming dates: June 24\, July 22\nHillary Schau – 2:30-4:30; Irisneri Alicea Flores\, 3:00-5:00 \nCan’t make the Lab? History Room staff can also help you get started with family history research during the History Room’s Regular Hours. \nLaboratorio de Genealogía Sin Cita Previa / en el Aula de Informática 02:30-5:00\nNuestras dos genealogistas profesionales ofrecen ayuda a los investigadores de historia familiar los cuartos miércoles de cada mes. Ambas cuentan con una amplia experiencia e Iris también ofrece ayuda especializada y bilingüe con fuentes genealógicas en español. Venga a investigar en buena compañía\, a hacer preguntas o a obtener estrategias para superar esos obstáculos. \nPróximas Fechas: 24 de junio\, 22 de julio\nHillary Schau – 2:30-4:30; Irisneri Alicea Flores\, 3:00-5:00 \n¿No puede asistir a la sesión sin cita previa? El personal de la Sala de Historia puede ayudarle (en inglés) a comenzar con la investigación de su historia familiar.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/drop-in-genealogy-lab-5/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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