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Virtual Program: Affrilachian Freedom Dreaming: Honoring Dr. Ancella Bickley

In honor of Women’s History Month, on March 28, West Virginia University Libraries’ Art in the Libraries will host the first Feminist Activist Artist in Residence Catron Booker for a virtual presentation and viewing of her forthcoming project, "Affrilachian Freedom Dreaming: Honoring Dr. Ancella Bickley." Booker’s project, a short film that explores Black resistance through the Dr. Ancella Bickley... View Article

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Grave Creek: Film: Roots of Resistance: The Story of the Underground Railroad

Grave Creek Mound 801 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville

Produced in 2005 by the WGBH Educational Foundation, part of the PBS American Experience Series.  Told through the narratives of escaped slaves and their descendants, this is the story of the secret network of deeply committed individuals who helped escaped slaves find their way to freedom.

Grave Creek: Book Signing: Memories of Fostoria Glass

Grave Creek Mound 801 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville

Meet authors Gary L. Rider and Roseanna Dakan Keller who will give a short introduction to their newest book which tells the story of Moundsville’s Fostoria Glass plant and some of the people who worked there. The program will be held at the museum’s exhibit of Fostoria glass and copies of the book will be... View Article

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