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Ep 01 Living Legacies: A Conversation with Dr. Gaila Sims

Ep 01 Living Legacies: A Conversation with Dr. Gaila Sims

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In this episode of Let’s Talk FAM, we’re celebrating the grand opening of Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area, a powerful new exhibition opening May 30, 2025. Curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, this community-centered exhibition honors the past and present contributions of African American changemakers in our region through artifacts, photographs, and personal stories.Kelli sits down with Gaila to discuss the process behind curating the exhibition, what it means to preserve living legacies, and how working directly with local families helped shape this meaningful project. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how history comes alive through community, collaboration, and care.

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