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SUMMARY:When are We US? An "America250" Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Buncombe County Special Collections & North Carolina Historic Sites present a day filled with programs that delve into the fundamental ideals of democracy and explore the diversity of voices that have shaped our nation. \n\n\n\nHow can change be a powerful force for progress?How can we work together to create a more just and equitable society?When are we US? \n\n\n\n***Program Schedule*** \n\n\n\n9:30 am – “A New Birth of Freedom in the Mountain South”Historian Dr. Steven Nash\, author of Reconstruction’s Ragged Edge\, will present a lecture exploring the aftermath of slavery in Western North Carolina with Q&A to follow. \n\n\n\n10:30 am – “A Woman of Her Own Making”Literature scholar Rebecca Godwin will discuss Julia Wolfe\, not simply the mother of Thomas Wolfe\, but a successful business woman and example of independent women in the early 20th century with Q&A to follow. \n\n\n\n1:00 pm – Screening – “Urban Renewal Impact”Part II of the “Black in Asheville” film series. Documentary film screening followed by a discussion and Q&A with filmmaker Todd Gragg and community historian Priscilla Robinson. \n\n\n\n3:30 pm – “Open Envelope”Live readings of historical documents that explore the symposium theme\, “When are We\, US?” with opportunity for Q&A with local public historians. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n***About Buncombe County Special Collections***The Buncombe County Special Collections Library (formerly the North Carolina Room) is located on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville. Buncombe County Special Collections preserves and provides access to archives and reference materials about the social\, cultural\, and natural history of Asheville\, Buncombe County\, and Western North Carolina.Go to specialcollections.buncombenc.gov to learn more and plan a visit!
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