Freedmen's Bureau Friday with Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy

Join us for Freedmen’s Bureau Friday, a weekly virtual gathering where we uncover the rich and revealing stories found in the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Land also known as the Freedmen Bureau —a groundbreaking collection of more than 3.4 million documents created between 1865 and 1872. 

These records provide an invaluable window into the lives of newly emancipated African Americans, as well as the broader post-Civil War Southern communities.Each week, we take a deep dive into a different Southern state, exploring the unique challenges, services, and voices captured in the records—from labor contracts and education reports to hospital logs and testimonies. Whether you're a genealogist, historian, student, or simply curious about this crucial chapter in American history, you'll gain new insights and skills in analyzing these powerful documents.

Come learn, share, and connect as we illuminate the untold histories written into the very fabric of our nation's past. All are welcome—no experience necessary!

Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy, aka "familytreegirl" is a native of MI residing in VA researching her African-American & European lines. She is one of four Coordinators and an Instructor at Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) & member of DAR Jack Jouett Chapter. Murphy also holds memberships with AAHGS, NGS, APG & various genealogy groups. She also sits on the Boards of the Library of Virginia, Albemarle and Fluvanna Historical Societies. Murphy presents at local & national conferences presenting problem-solving methodology lectures using her "So What" principles. Shelley's blog is familytreegirl.com & tagline is “Know your roots, they are long and strong.”

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