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Celebrating Black Freedom Colonies of McLennan County, a Brown Bag program In-Person
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, join the late Charles L. Perkins Sr. of the McLennan County Historical Commission for a pre-recorded presentation in which he shares the powerful and often overlooked stories of the Freedom Colonies of McLennan County—communities he calls “The Elite 11.” Perkins will share how he traced the formerly enslaved families that built thriving settlements grounded in faith, education, and community. Discover how the Black church became the cornerstone of cultural life, how Juneteenth shaped identity, and why preserving oral history remains vital to understanding our shared American story.
This event is co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the McLennan County Historical Commission
- Date:
- Monday, June 15, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Branch:
- West Waco
- Audience:
- Adults Genealogy Seniors
- Categories:
- Adult Programs Summer Programming
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