The library will proudly host the General Meeting of the Historical Society of Riverton as well as its guest speaker, former professional basketball player, Valerie Still. Her own story, as well as that of her other famous relatives will be fascinating.
So please join us at the library for The Still Family History on Wednesday, February 28th at 7 PM.
She has a special heritage, that of being related to:
Image thanks to Temple Univ. Digital Collection
Image thanks to Temple Univ. Digital Collection
Dr. Caroline Still Anderson, one of the first female African-American doctors in Philadelphia.
Dr. James Still, born to former slaves, and known in New Jersey as the “Black Doctor of the Pines.”
And William Still, known as the “Father of the Underground Railroad.
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