The Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality will hold “Truth and Conciliation in the 400th Year: a Shockoe Bottom Public History Symposium” on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Library of Virginia. Including panel discussions and cultural presentations, this all-day symposium will examine the history of Africans and people of African descent in Virginia from their earliest days to the present and the vital role that Shockoe Bottom has played in that history.

Price: Free.