Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy

Join us for the opening of the Elrich Murphy Photograph Collection, featuring a lecture by Char McCargo Bah and Murphy's daughter Rita Harris.
Title:Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy
Date & Time:Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 4:30-6 p.m.
Location:Alexandria Library Special Collections / Local History
Special Collections / Local History houses many resources on Alexandria and Virginia history and genealogy and the Civil War.
Event Details:Join us to learn about the life and work of Elrich Murphy, a prolific photographer whose work captured African American life in Alexandria like no other. See the photos on display, and enjoy a presentation from local author, historian, and genealogist Char McCargo Bah. She will be joined by Elrich Murphy's daughter, Rita Harris.

Light refreshments will be available before the program begins.

Registration is encouraged but not required. This event will be recorded.
A photo taken by Elrich Murphy of two girls on a couch.
A photo taken by Elrich Murphy of two girls on a couch.
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Contact Person:Nathan Carrick
Contact Email:ncarrick@alexlibraryva.org
Fees:Free
Tags:Arts, Black History, Historic Preservation, Library


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?62041
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