The Freedmen's Bureau was created to help former slaves and refugees adapt to post-Civil War life in America. The records it left behind can help us identify our ancestors...but they can be tricky to find! In Part 1 of this series, experienced researcher Sharon Batiste Gillins will demonstrate several techniques and resources you can use to find your family within the records, and talk about the history of the Bureau. This program was made possible by generous donations from the Central Library Docents, SCGS, and CAAGS. Streaming Live on Facebook and YouTube.
