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Workshops and Public Programs

Coming to America: Celebrating the Immigrant Experience

When:

Friday, July 20, 2012

Time:

10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Where:

National Archives at Atlanta
5780 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260

Driving directions at www.archives.gov/southeast/public/

What:

Various activities celebrating the immigrant experience including the unveiling of "The Lost Mural" a recreation by Andrew Sabori of a mural that hung at Ellis Island. The original mural, commissioned by the WPA in 1938 and painted by Edward Laning, was displayed at Ellis Island until the early 1950s at which time a storm destroyed most of the mural. In 2003 Andrew Sabori, an artist and muralist, visited Ellis Island to find out more information about the original mural. He subsequently uncovered a photograph of the original and decided to recreate it for exhibit and educational purposes. It will be unveiled at the National Archives at Atlanta on July 20, 2012.

Several prominent members of the Atlanta community who came to America will share their experiences about what becoming an American means to them.

A naturalization ceremony will conclude the formal program, followed by a complimentary lunch.

Following lunch, interviews will be conducted with program participants, other invited dignitaries, and newly naturalized citizens. These interviews will preserve their stories for future generations.

Attendance is by Invitation Only.

"The Lost Mural" exhibit will run through December, 2012.

Cost:

Free

Finding your Immigrant Ancestors with John Philip Colletta

When:

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Time:

10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Where:

National Archives at Atlanta
5780 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260

Driving directions at www.archives.gov/southeast/public/

What:

An all-day program presented by John Philip Colletta, one of America's most popular genealogical lecturers. Mr. Colletta's will demonstrate how to explore the world of your forebears and write an account of their lives.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the National Archives, Southeast Region.

Cost:

$20.00

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