**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with Zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.**

We're thrilled to welcome Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author, and Avid Reader to our virtual stage. She will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Gracia discusses ALL things history and all things on the origins of the United States even if it is uncomfortable because she believes that that is what leads to a better understanding of this Country and why some things are the way they are. We hope you can join us for this fascinating and important conversation!

Please register for this event on Zoom HERE.  You'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, as the email will be coming from Zoom. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with Zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

You can buy signed books by Gracia from Aesop's Fable, just make a note that you want the books signed when you check out.  Buy Signed Books By Gracia (link coming soon).

ABOUT GRACIA:

I’m Gracia and I LOVE HISTORY! I mean REALLY LOVE IT! My goal is that we can learn and grow together in the fascinating world of American History through the ALL-INCLUSIVE HISTORY that you will find on this site. For me, the real crux of what we know as “American History” is what we are taught about our foundation, the 17th through 19th centuries. So most history featured on these pages will reflect that time period. I have this saying, “I love the Why. I love beginnings, and here is where we find our beginning. What happened in these years brings us to today’s problems.” It all started here and we are going to find out how and why together. I look forward to sharing All-inclusive American History with you.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities.