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Family History Month

Finding African American Ancestors Before 1870
2026-07-25 14:00:00 2026-07-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Family History Month Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults. Suburban Acres Library

Saturday, July 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 14:00:00 2026-07-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Family History Month Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults. Suburban Acres Library

Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults.

The 1870 census is often a brick wall for African American research. Learn practical strategies to identify and trace enslaved ancestors using Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more.

Suburban Acres Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

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Sherrie Wallace
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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Upcoming events

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Tommy Terrific: A Magical Dinosaur Dig
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In this interactive show, Tommy Terrific brings his trunk full of dinosaur fossils and tools to take kids on a magical dinosaur exploration. For preschoolers and elementary... more
In this interactive show, Tommy Terrific brings his trunk full of dinosaur fossils and tools to take kids on a magical dinosaur exploration. For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.
Stone Mosaics
Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Unearth hidden artistic talents by creating a stone mosaic. For adults.
Weaving With Artist Candacee White
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to make a small tapestry weaving using a cardboard loom and a variety of yarn. Registration is required. For ages 10-18.
Family History Month - Finding African American Ancestors Before 1870
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults.
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Dino Soap Bars
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for this fun and creative workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside. For all ages.
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