Join us to hear from local author Fredia Lusk about her book, “African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820 to 2020.”
Over the course of three years, Fredia Lusk researched local African American history in Bedford County from historical archives to personal interviews. We are honored to have Ms. Lusk visiting the Library and speaking about her vital work in researching and preserving the history of African American communities in Bedford County!
“African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020 by Fredia F. Lusk & Marilyn G. Massengale” is available for checkout at the library and for research use in our History Room.
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