Amateur genealogy has become a national passion. But Black Americans researching their family histories often find dead ends at 1865, with the trauma of slavery, family separations, and missing documentation. Now, a local historic site is launching a project to help fill in the blanks. The 246 Years Project is an initiative of Morven Park …
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Morven Park’s 246 Years Project Expands Access to Enslaved Family History
Amateur genealogy has become a national passion. But Black Americans researching their family histories often find dead ends at 1865, with the trauma of slavery, family separations, and missing documentation. Now, a local historic site is launching a project to help fill in the blanks. The 246 Years Project is an initiative of Morven Park …
Morven Park’s 246 Years Project Expands Access to Enslaved Family History
Amateur genealogy has become a national passion. But Black Americans researching their family histories often find dead ends at 1865, with the trauma of slavery, family separations, and missing documentation. Now, a local historic site is launching a project to help fill in the blanks. The 246 Years Project is an initiative of Morven Park …