On the ninth day of February 1816, a baby girl was born to an enslaved woman, most likely at the Wallace farm near Waynesburg (now Waynesboro) Pennsylvania. The girl was named Rose. Despite being born to an enslaved woman, Rose was born “free” thanks to the Pennsylvania legislature of 1780. Nonetheless, also thanks to the Pennsylvania legislature of 1780, Rose was still the property of her mother’s owner until she reached 28 years of age, was given her freedom or sold… Join Scott Parker and Trent Carbaugh of Little Antietam Creek Inc. (LACI) for a story of historical detective work. The research evolved from being about one mysterious person-Rose-to three persons and their probable connection to each other and to the Wallace family, the founders of Waynesboro. This program is free for adults, however registration is required. Please call the library or visit the circulation desk to sign up. You can also register online by clicking this link: https://www.eventzilla.net/e/african-american-history-in-waynesboro-2138677238
