Walking Around the World: African American History in Transylvania County

Celebrate Preservation Month by attending this informative presentation.

Walking Around the World: African American Landscapes and Experiences in Transylvania County

Presented by Dr. Michael Ann Williams

Transylvania County Library, Rogow Room

Tuesday, May 3 – 2:00 pm

Combines the oral history testimonies of long-time residents of Transylvania County’s African American communities with a traditional architectural survey of the same neighborhoods to paint a picture of a community that has remained strong and vibrant for over 100 years.

The presentation is co-sponsored by the Transylvania County Joint Historic Preservation Commission (JHPC) and the Transylvania County Library.