On January 11, 1865, the delegates of the Missouri state convention passed the immediate emancipation of all enslaved persons.
Join Etta Daniels and Shelley Morris with Greenwood Cemetery, Linda Simms with the St. Louis African American History & Genealogy Society, and Robin Proudie with the Descendants of Saint Louis University Enslaved for short presentations exploring the ways in which Black St. Louisans found family, created family, and built community after emancipation. You will also learn how people continue to find their ancestors, honor their legacies, and use these stories to strengthen community today.
Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from Amighetti’s. Visit resource tables hosted by Greenwood Cemetery, the St. Louis African American History & Genealogy Society, and the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved. You can also test your knowledge of Missouri emancipation laws with our timeline quiz, and don’t miss out on our new exhibit, Mill Creek: Black Metropolis.
Schedule
5–7pm | Food and drinks available for purchase.
5:00–6:30pm | Visit resource tables and the Historian’s Corner, take the Missouri emancipation timeline quiz, and explore Mill Creek: Black Metropolis.
6:30–8:00pm | Head to the Lee Auditorium (lower level) and listen to a conversation with Etta Daniels, Shelley Morris, Linda Simms, and Robin Proudie where they explore the ways in which Black St. Louisans found family, created family, and built community after emancipation.
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