We meet on the first Thursday of every month at 4PM. Most meetings feature a presentation from a CVHR member or outside guest, followed by questions and discussion.
Meetings from January – March are held virtually on Zoom.
Meetings from April – December are held at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in downtown Charlottesville. Most meetings are also streamed on Zoom.
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Next Meeting
- Niya Bates on Trans-Appalachian Maroons in the 19th Century
January 2, 2025
Niya Bates will present preliminary ideas and research from her dissertation which explores the 19th century history of maroon settlements in Ohio that were founded by Black Central Virginians and their impact on antislavery movements. Her research also reframes the history of the Underground Railroad movement within global traditions of marronage. She argues that free and fugitive Black people from VA and other states built an ever-expanding network of maroon settlements that challenged white territorial expansionism. These communities have significant spatial and cultural legacies that might inform present and future strategies for Black land acquisition and retention.
We will meet on ZOOM until April when we will be back in person at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Pasting Meetings
Information on previous meetings is organized by year: