While researching enslaved ancestors is difficult, it is not impossible. Here are some research tips and resources that you can use to break through into the past and find your family.
Make a Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Your family does a lot for you: helping with homework, cooking your meals, and taking you to fun places. Why not give them a breakfast treat on Valentine's Day?
Local African American Historical Sites
Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland counties and the City of Fredericksburg all have houses, churches, and museums of great importance to African American history and heritage. The City of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg has a number of interesting sites for anyone interested in African American history to visit. You can visit the Shiloh Baptist Church - Old Site…
A Sweet, Sweet Valentine
What's better than a store-bought valentine with your name on it? Add a little something sweet to make it a valentine to remember. Sure, you can buy pretty candy at just about any store this time of the year, but you can also get creative and make it yourself. Choosing Chocolate Depending on what you…
Book Recommendations for Every Sign of the Chinese Zodiac
Chinese New Year begins Wednesday, January 29! Looking for a fiction book that matches your Chinese Zodiac sign? Check some suggestions.
Book Corner: Inspiring Reads for the New Year
It’s energizing to enter into a new year with a fresh outlook, bolstered by the wisdom of those who have written about their own transformative experiences.
Tips For Successful Oral History Interviews
This article explains how to conduct an oral history interview and features links to helpful online resources, as well as connecting readers to CRRL's Oral History and Podcasting Kit.
Library Alerts: Know When We’re Closed
Receiving alerts will allow you to be aware of emergency situations and make necessary preparations.
My Librarian: Four Ways to Achieve Hygge This Winter
Make your winter filled with cozy activities with the help of a Danish tradition.
2026: Dashiell Hammett’s Maltese Falcon Flies Into the Public Domain
Read about Dashiell Hammett's adventures, first working as a detective and later writing detective stories for magazines, as well as classic novels that became classic films.
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