Family-History Research: Beginning African-American Genealogy

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
We will cover how to trace your African American ancestors back to the 1870 Census. You will also receive clues on how to continue you search to before the Civil War era. ...

Black History Month: Jaybird-Woodpecker War

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:
Dr. Nicholas Cox, from the Houston Community College, will be talking about the Jaybird-Woodpecker War, which took place in Richmond, TX, in 1889.  "The Jaybird-Woodpecker War was a feud between two political factions for the control of Fort...

Ancient Civilizations & Empires: EGYPT

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:
In this second of a six-part series, learn about the early prehistoric settlements of the northern Nile valley. Ancient Egyptian architecture and architectural motifs will be discussed. From the evolution of the pyramids to King Tut’s Tomb in the Val...

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