# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn to research early Black Yonkers using government documents, vital records, and local collections tied to John Edward Bruce’s networks.About this EventJoin us for an interactive session at the Westchester County Archives and Historical Society, where you’ll learn how to navigate government documents, vital records, and local collections tied to early Black Yonkers.Explore how John Edward “Grit” Bruce’s community networks appear in historical records—and how archival research helps preserve Yonkers’ Black legacy.Discover the organizations that Bruce and other local notables launched in Westchester County.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elmsford/black-life-in-the-sixth-borough-john-e-bruce-and-the-westchester-years/100001982151095284
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Elmsford
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2199 Saw Mill River Rd
- **lat**: 41.0447644
- **long**: -73.8260939
- **full address**: 2199 Saw Mill River Rd, 2199 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years being held?
  - **A:** Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2199 Saw Mill River Rd, 2199 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years?
  - **A:** Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years is organized by RISEUP.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elmsford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Black Life in the Sixth Borough: John E. Bruce and the Westchester Years sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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