Press
Room
New
Book Details African American History in High Point
 Local
author and historian, Glenn Chavis will be discussing
and signing copies of his new book, “Our Roots, Our
Branches, Our Fruit – High Point’s Black History 1859 –
1960” Sunday, August 1 from 4 pm to 6 pm at the High
Point Museum.
Chavis earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Johnson
C. Smith University in Charlotte. He worked as a sales
representative with Abbott Laboratories, Inc. from 1969
to 2000.
After retiring Chavis began working on his family
genealogy and it was through that developed into a
passion. He discovered very little written about and
documenting African American experiences in High Point
so he set out to change that. This book is the first in
a series of five that Chavis plans to write and publish
on the subject. This book traces the African American
history in High Point from the city’s founding in 1859
to 1960.
“My
mission is to find, document and make known the history
and contributions of High Point’s African American
community that has long been overlooked,” Chavis said.
“In order for my people to be recognized for their role
in High Point’s history, we must record and make known
our existence by creating records that chronicle facts
and debunk likes, exaggerations and myths.”
The
book is available at the High Point Museum for $24.95
plus tax each or online at
http://www.highpointmuseum.org/store.htm - shipping,
handling and tax will be added. Sponsored and supported
by the High Point Historical Society, the Hayden-Harman
Foundation, Robert Brown and Ken and Jane McAllister.
“The Historical Society is committed to telling the
story of all High Pointers, and we are very excited
to make Glenn's research available to the public in this
way,” Edith Brady, Museum Director, said.
To
learn more about this event and to discover what the
High Point Museum is accomplishing for the community,
call 885-1859 or visit
www.highpointmuseum.org.
The High Point Museum is dedicated to sharing
Greater High Point’s history, exploring the power of
memory, providing perspective for current issues, and
strengthening the sense of community. Our work is guided
by our core values of connection, diversity, fun, and
innovation. |
