River Jordan Council event: “An Evening with Dr. Frank Smith”
by Kathy Grear 10/14/2022
On Wednesday morning, October 5th, John Caldwell and Demetrius Haddock of the River Jordan Council presented on the current situation concerning the NC History Center on Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction as well as the RJC’s related work. Here is the full recording: RJC’s History Center Presentation to Greater Fayetteville United.
Next week there will be a Public Comment period on the exhibit design ideas for the History Center. The event will kickoff at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 11th.
To deepen our understanding of the significance of the Civil War to African Americans, the RJC welcomes Dr. Frank Smith of the African American Civil War Memorial & Museum in Washington, DC to discuss the long and continuing struggle for equal rights in America. Dr. Smith will speak at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, October 14th at 6PM. Register below for in-person or virtual…
