Integration & Civil Rights in Richmond
Integration & Civil Rights in Richmond
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Henrico County Public Library · Henrico, VA
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GA Meeting Room, Gayton Branch Library. Learn about the harsh realities of Jim Crow, segregation, and integration across the Richmond region, and learn how individuals and communities pushed back to spark change nationally. From early 20th century activists like John Mitchell Jr. to Barbara Johns and Oliver Hill, explore Richmond's crucial role as a setting for Civil Rights struggles. Presented by the Valentine Museum. Library materials related to this event will be available for checkout after the program.
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