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African American story-gathering day is March 7
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Haven Oaks Community Bible Church will host “African American Story Gathering Day” on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event organizers are trying to assemble and record the stories of the resilient men, women, and children who lived in the Freedom Colonies along Cibolo Creek in Wilson and Guadalupe counties. Anyone with stories, photos, keepsakes, memorabilia, or information about friends and relatives they would like to share — or who would like to learn more about the Freedom Colonies — is encouraged to attend. Saturday’s activities will include story gathering, dinner, a storytelling hour, and a visit...