History of Union High School Celebrated at Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Family historian to discuss research for local history book.
Burtonsville, MD, February 17, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Central Rappahannock Regional Library will host Marion Woodfork Simmons, author of Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969 for a discussion of the history of Union High School and book signing on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Regional Headquarters, 1201 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Union High School was the only high school for Negroes in Caroline County, Virginia during the era of segregation. Memories of Union High uses remembrances from alumni, faculty, family and friends; excerpts from school newspapers and yearbooks; and over 100 photographs and other memorabilia to preserve the school’s history. The book is a fitting tribute to the people associated with Union High and a good history lesson for those who are not familiar with the school.
Admission for the event is free. To sign up please call the Adult Reference (540) 372-1144, ext. 232.
About the Author: Marion Woodfork Simmons is a family historian with ancestral roots in Caroline County, Virginia who takes an active role in preserving local history. She is the owner of Woodfork Genealogy LLC a research consulting company whose mission is to empower ordinary people to preserve family and community history.
One of Woodfork Genealogy's latest projects was the Union High History Project. The purpose of the initiative was to research, document and preserve the history of Caroline County’s only high school for Negroes during the era of segregation. The book, Memories of Union High, is the end result of the Union High History Project.
Book Information
Title: Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969
Author: Marion Woodfork Simmons
ISBN: 978-0-615-53092-5
Format: Paperback
Pages: 168 pages
Publication Date: November 2011
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Price: $19.99
Available from: Woodfork Genealogy LLC
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Union High School was the only high school for Negroes in Caroline County, Virginia during the era of segregation. Memories of Union High uses remembrances from alumni, faculty, family and friends; excerpts from school newspapers and yearbooks; and over 100 photographs and other memorabilia to preserve the school’s history. The book is a fitting tribute to the people associated with Union High and a good history lesson for those who are not familiar with the school.
Admission for the event is free. To sign up please call the Adult Reference (540) 372-1144, ext. 232.
About the Author: Marion Woodfork Simmons is a family historian with ancestral roots in Caroline County, Virginia who takes an active role in preserving local history. She is the owner of Woodfork Genealogy LLC a research consulting company whose mission is to empower ordinary people to preserve family and community history.
One of Woodfork Genealogy's latest projects was the Union High History Project. The purpose of the initiative was to research, document and preserve the history of Caroline County’s only high school for Negroes during the era of segregation. The book, Memories of Union High, is the end result of the Union High History Project.
Book Information
Title: Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia 1903-1969
Author: Marion Woodfork Simmons
ISBN: 978-0-615-53092-5
Format: Paperback
Pages: 168 pages
Publication Date: November 2011
Size: 8.5” x 11”
Price: $19.99
Available from: Woodfork Genealogy LLC
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Marion Woodfork Simmons
(301) 549-3659
http://www.woodforkgenealogy.com
PO Box 505
Burtonsville, MD 20866-1163
Marion Woodfork Simmons
(301) 549-3659
http://www.woodforkgenealogy.com
PO Box 505
Burtonsville, MD 20866-1163
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