Freedom and the Freedmen's Bureau in West Virginia by Dr. John Stealey
Brought to you in partnership with Four Seasons Books, Harpers Ferry Parks Association, Center for Appalachian Studies & Communities at Shepherd University, as well as the George Tyler Moore Center for Civil War Studies
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Join us for the official West Virginia launch of Freedom and the Freedmen’s Bureau with author John Edmund Stealey III, Ph.D., a landmark historical work that brings to light the efforts of the Freedmen’s Bureau in West Virginia during the Reconstruction era.
Books will be available for purchase, but preordering is strongly encouraged to guarantee your copy. While this event is free & open to the public we request you RSVP via the ticketing options below. |
Where: Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education
June 26, 2025 | 6–8 PM The evening will begin with an introduction by historian Doug Perks, followed by a presentation from Dr. Stealey, who will discuss the book’s findings, his research process, and the broader historical significance of this critical period in American history. A book signing and reception with light refreshments will follow. |