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Learn about the hidden history of Black Georgetown from its descendants.
Join us The People's Archive and the Black Georgetown Foundation for a panel discussion featuring Linda Gray, Monica Roache’, Neville Waters III, and Vernon Ricks; all DC Natives who are descendants of Black Georgetown. This panel will be moderated by Lisa M. Fager, Executive Director of the Black Georgetown Foundation. The panel will feature clips from the 2025 WHUT documentary The Hidden Hidden History of Black Georgetown.
This event is presented as part of the programming accompanying Freedom & Resistance: an exhibition inspired by The 1619 Project.
About the Black Georgetown Foundation
The Black Georgetown Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reclaiming the past and preserving the future of the historic Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries in Georgetown. Active from 1808 to 1950, these cemeteries are among the oldest historically African American burial grounds in Washington, DC.
About the People's Archive
The People's Archive at DC Public Library is home to the dynamic collections that preserve and share the stories, histories, and voices of Washington, D.C.’s diverse communities, as well as the Black experience in the Unites States. It features materials—such as photographs, oral histories, documents, and more—that highlight the vibrant local, national and international history of DMV residents, grassroots movements, and cultural milestones, making it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about the city’s past and present.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections | Exhibit | Black History Month |
