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Documentary on Elizabeth Keckly to be shown Sept.16 at VMFA

A documentary exploring the life of Elizabeth Keckly, who was born enslaved in Dinwiddie County and later purchased her freedom to become a dressmaker and confidante of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, will be shown 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.