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A late share of this Father’s Day post by Hampton National Historic Site.

“THE STORY OF HIRAM, James and Wallace Wilson is woven through with threads of folklore, given the sparse records kept at that time, particularly for people born into slavery.”

Three Formerly Enslaved Artists Created Beautiful Pottery 150 Years Ago, and Now Their Wares Are Coveted Around the World The stunning vessels from the H. Wilson & Company were forgotten for generations, only to gain new appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into them

Great resource! Also, great library for genealogists. I was in the area back in May, but did not have time to stop by. I plan to attend this, and I hope to visit in the near future.

Black and White and Read All Over: Delving into Join us for a FREE virtual program on Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. EST!