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Harry Mann with Will Douglas at Mannsfield, Cismont, Va circa 1905, photo courtesy of Hugh Gildea

Local Oral History

​The following are summaries of a few of the interviews we have done with local residents whose family roots run deep in our area, who have lived and worked in Albemarle County during good times and during difficult periods of racial tension during the 20th century. Their comments provide a personal perspective on national events that are part of our shared heritage and history.
 
This is just a sample of stories collected, and there are more yet to be discovered. The conversations with other local residents are ongoing, and will be collected for future generations. Look for more as our discovery continues, and if you have any thoughts or stories to add please do not hesitate to contact us. 

  • Alfred Colquitt “Corky” Shackelford, Jr-retired educator
  • Dennis Morris, Charlottesville City police officer, retired
  • John DeKoven “Deke” Bowen, Charlottesville City Police chief
  • Lloyd Boston, Professional horseman and groom 1919-2009
  • Bomars of Cismont

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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Clergy and Staff
  • History
    • All Saints Chapel
    • Grace Church and the African American Community in Keswick >
      • History of Grace and the Episocpal Church: Institutional relations with the African American community
      • Local Oral History >
        • Bomars of Cismont
  • Worship
    • Homilies
  • Ministries
    • Outreach
    • Fellowship >
      • Annual Meeting
      • Coffee Hour Volunteers
    • Formation >
      • Spiritual Formation Newsletters
      • Women's Study Group
      • Adult Forums
      • Mini Messy Church >
        • Sunday School Volunteer Page
    • Building Bridges to Understanding >
      • Sacred ground
      • Saving St. John Rosenwald School
      • Scuffletown Project Zoom Event
    • Stewardship
    • Music
    • Special Events >
      • Farm Tour
      • Shrine Mont
      • Vacation Bible School
      • Salons >
        • Plein Air Event Spring 2021
        • Plein Air Event Fall 2021
      • Blessing of the Hounds
  • Resources
    • Baptisms
    • Becoming a Member
    • Cemetery
    • Parish Hall Rental
    • Wedding Resources
    • Other Resources
    • Lenten Resources >
      • The Way of the Cross
  • Contact