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Reclaiming History Through Preservation & Genealogy: One Woman’s Story
Please join us for an engaging evening on March 28th at 7:00 PM ET at The Lyric Theater in Blacksburg, Virginia. This marks the second speaker in our cultural preservation speaker series, a collaborative project between CI, Inc. and the Montgomery County Community Review Council (MCCRC).
This special event highlights ways to advance the cultural preservation of African American history through exploring family roots and genealogy. Examining the rich history of genealogical records, Karice Luck-Brimmer’s work brings awareness, acknowledgement, and appreciation for African American life, and historic preservation to build more inclusive communities. With over 20 years experience as a genealogist, Karice’s use of storytelling centers underrepresented histories that capture the oral narratives of communities pivotal to shaping our collective heritage.
Featured Speaker: Karice Luck-Brimmer
Karice Luck-Brimmer is a Community Initiatives program associate for Virginia Humanities. She works primarily in the Dan River Region, where she collaborates with local community members to sustain a strong network of cultural organizations committed to positive change. In her role, she also manages the General Assembly African American Cultural Resources Task Force. As a public historian, she has done extensive genealogical research in the Pittsylvania County area. One of her current projects is the development of the Danville Research Center for African American History & Culture. In 2019 she was appointed by Governor Northam to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources where she served with distinction from 2019 to 2023. She has been featured in several publications and media outlets such as The Washington Post, People, and 60 Minutes. Luck-Brimmer is the owner of Our History Matters, LLC, an entity that provides heritage tours, historic preservation consulting, and genealogy services.
Come prepared for a captivating evening as Karice delivers a dynamic presentation, and join in on a community conversation panel about the importance of cultural preservation of historic sites and underrepresented histories in Montgomery County.