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Presentations and Videos

How I discovered Timbuctoo, NJ

Timbuctoo: Where did it come from and where is it now?

Timbuctoo in the News, circa 1800s

African American Genealogy - Antebellum Free Blacks

This September 2021 presentation is a condensed version of the story of how I discovered Timbuctoo and why this heritage is an  important  part of our history. 

15 minute video here

Timbuctoo in the News, circa 1800s

Timbuctoo: Where did it come from and where is it now?

Timbuctoo in the News, circa 1800s

Timbuctoo News - Antebellum Free Blacks

Learn fascinating details about Timbuctoo as they were written during its heyday. 

Link to presentation

Timbuctoo: Where did it come from and where is it now?

Timbuctoo: Where did it come from and where is it now?

Timbuctoo: Where did it come from and where is it now?

Timbuctoo - Guy Weston

 This 24 minute talk was done on Timbuctoo Day in 2015, when I was a relative newbie at Timbuctoo history.  Please see the description under the  video screen for important points of clarification. 

24 minute video here

Interview with Detroit-based Strong Inspirations

Interview with Detroit-based Strong Inspirations

Timbuctoo: Where did it come from and where is it now?

Guy Weston talks Timbuctoo with Strong Inspirations host Anthony Brogdon

October 2021.  Inquisitive and provocative host Anthony Brogdon delves into my military growing-up experiences as he seeks out the history of Timbuctoo. 52 minutes. I come in around 11:18 

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African American Family Histories

Interview with Detroit-based Strong Inspirations

African American Family Histories

Timbuctoo - African American Family History -Washington, DC Family History

Slides from a presentation focusing on antebellum free People of Color in New Jersey and the District of Columbia.  Also included is discussion on the basics of building a Family Tree.

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