You're Invited

Yesterday I expected 7 or 8 people to show up, but as I stood and faced those in attendance I saw that the room was packed. Karen White, the co-founder of the Afro-American Association of Fauquier County introduced me as a dynamite story teller, so I stepped into the narrative.  


I shared about my drive through the beautiful rolling hills of Leeton Farms, only a few miles from the historic brick building that I was standing in at that very moment. I was so caught up and taken by the account of my 4th great-grandfather who ran away from enslavement there from atty general Charles Lee in 1814. Sharing the account in a way to help the audience come with me, and see with me. 

My vulnerability sprung up and my face flooded with tears.   


I made no apologies for the sentiment and passion that arises as I steward the historical accounts and sacred lives of the ancestors.


Their stories hold lessons and ways of being that can help us amass upon deeper levels of our freedoms today.


After introducing myself and my relatedness to Fauquier County by way of my 4th grade-grandfather I took a leap into 1848 and a deep dive into the life and legacy of Jennie Dean.

It was an amazing day and I thank all of you who have supported me, prayed for me, and encouraged me in this endeavor. Thank you Karen and AAHA for the invitation. 


I'll be sure to post notice of the next Legacy Conversation and event. 


Mary

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