Local Historian Documentary Screening

Dorr Township Library proudly presents The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of Black Homesteaders in Leelanau County. This powerful documentary uncovers an overlooked chapter of local history and the broader story of African American settlement in the Midwest.

The film features interviews with descendants, regional historians, and local experts, offering a rich and personal view of the legacy left by Black homesteaders in Leelanau County.

🎥 View the trailer:

The Inspiration Behind the Project:
The documentary was inspired by the research of Kevin Brooks, a Dorr resident and recipient of the 2023 Leelanau Press Research Fellowship. While exploring his own family’s Leelanau roots, Kevin discovered a connection to the Johnson family—Anna and Levi Johnson, early African American settlers in the region. What began as a personal journey quickly grew into a collaborative effort that uncovered a long-forgotten history and reconnected today’s descendants with their powerful heritage.

You may also like the following events from Dorr Township Library:

• Next Thursday, 18th September, 06:00 pm, Plates 'N' Pages: Jacquie Sewell in Dorr
• Next Thursday, 18th September, 06:00 pm, Adult Book Club in Dorr
• This month, 22nd September, 06:00 pm, Fall Button Signs in Dorr

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