Black Communities of Fairfax: A History
Hear the powerful history of Black Communities of Fairfax from five historians with deep roots in Fairfax. From the 1820s and the Free Black population of Fairfax Court House, to the growth of segregated neighborhoods including School Street, to the perseverance through the Jim Crow era, this history includes compelling tales of our region. The book was co-authored by Etta Willson, Rita Colbert, Jenee Lindner, Linneall Naylor and Rondia Prescott. Adults.
Sponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library as part of the Fall for the Book festival.
Related LibGuide: Cultural Heritage of Fairfax County Residents by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2
- Library Branch:
- Richard Byrd Library
- Categories:
- Book Discussion Presentation/Performance
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