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This looks like a valuable workshop!

"What does that say?" Each year on we like to share our recorded workshop on Reading Old Handwriting. Originally created for participants of our Making History transcription events (www.virginiamemory.com/makinghistory/events), this video is very helpful for anyone trying to decipher historic handwritten documents to find an ancestor or research a topic. youtu.be/utZN0E4h0sw

A great article on the renovation of slave quarters in Natchez and the importance of education on all aspects of our history. The Cosey family has provided a special way to learn about the history of enslaved people in Natchez. Joseph McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project also provides insight in the article.

“Why not talk about it? Why not give honor to those people that your ancestors enslaved? Is it that hurtful to you? Are you that embarrassed? And if you are, if you talk about it, I feel it’s good healing for your soul.” - Debbie Cosey

One of the biggest U.S. slave markets finally reckons with its past Natchez, Miss., is beginning to highlight the history of its enslaved people—including at a Black-owned bed and breakfast in former slave quarters.