MEDIA
Media Coverage: the Process of Finding the identity of the unknown enslaved person
The City of Hammond and the Hammond Historic District Commission understand the importance of working with media outlets to keep the public involved and informed. Below are newspaper articles, blog posts, and photos pertaining to this process of uncovering information and the identity of the unknown enslaved person.
The items below are in chronological order, with the newest piece at the top of each subsection.
ONLINE
HAMMOND DAILY STAR "Genealogy - In Search of a Name" February 10, 2018
"City Historic Committee Sets Mission" February 8, 2018
"Committee Invites Public to Meeting" February 3, 2018
"Historic District Provides Facts About Research" December 20, 2017
"Just The Beginning" November 2, 2017
" Engaging Community in Inclusion" October 31, 2017
"Search for a Name" October 26, 2017
"Quest to Solve Hammond Mystery Nears" October 26, 2017
THE DOWNTOWNER "Celebrating Gaston" December 2017
PHOTOS
Wreath-laying Ceremony November 1, 2017
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