Join the Louisa County Historical Society for a virtual presentation by Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy, a genealogist for the University of Virginia’s Gibbons Project, as she shares her research on the descendants of enslaved individuals connected to UVA.

Dr. Murphy will highlight Louisa County’s ties to this important history, exploring the lives of those who labored at UVA and tracing their families through generations. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs in descendant research and how these efforts contribute to historical recognition and family reconnection.

Curious about your family's history, but don't know where to get started? Director Katelyn Coughlan will explore the ins and outs of genealogical research with a recent research project relating to the Johnson family in the Lake Anna area.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Louisa County Historical Society! Join us for a workshop focused on tracing lineages back beyond the Civil War into slavery. We'll highlight sources you can use to uncover individuals after emancipation and the best ways to bridge back to enslavement.