Driving Mrs. Dansbury to the NAACP Convention

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Children, Kids, Teens
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Allowed Ages: 5 to 13

Program Description

Event Details

In 1949 Marvel T. Dansbury, and two other Black women, drove from New Jersey to Los. Angeles, California.  Mrs Dansbury was a delegate for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Using the Negro Motorist Green Book, together, we will plan their stops for gas, food, lodging, and more. First, we will learn basic family history techniques to uncover Mrs Dansbury's life with Shamele Jordon of Genealogy Quick Start.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

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