ldhmwheelerJun 142022 Chapter Elections In Full Swing!The 2022 Chapter election cycle has begun. All members are encouraged to participate in the process. Nominations are open until July 15th.
Vicki McGillFeb 28When Past Meets Present: Collaborative Genealogical Research to Find Enslaved Ancestors and Starting the Conversation about Repair by Dr. Jajuan Johnson and Vicki...
Adrienne FikesFeb 17History of Black Mental Healthcare in USTues Feb 22, 2022 at 7:30p, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation is hosting a Town Hall about Central State Hospital's history
Lisa BealFeb 10Learn About Brattonsville SC on a Webinar this Friday (2/11)I’ve had the pleasure of knowing the Cathcart family for many years and I’m a huge fan of the work they are doing to preserve the history...
Lisa BealFeb 4AAHGS Jean Sampson Scott Greater NY Chapter and NYG&B Present Dr. Jessica BerryAAHGS NY and the NYG&B Present Dr. Jessica Berry on February 12 2022 for a free webinar on Gullah Geechee history and culture.
Lisa BealJan 28Black History Month on the Eastern Shore - and not Limited to February!Black history events on the Eastern Shore.
Lisa BealJan 23Let’s Share Those Black History Month Programs!Black History Month is always a busy and exciting time. There are so many great programs but sadly, not enough time to attend them all. ...
Lisa BealJan 9Keep Up with Genealogy Events With ConferenceKeepers.orgIt can be really hard keeping up with the many genealogy events, conferences and meetings but there is a really great resources that can...
Adrienne FikesNov 21, 2021From Roots to Ancestry: Doing Black Family History - ASALH 106th Annual Conference Plenary SessionTwo founding member of AAHGS, Elizabeth Clark-Lewis, and Debra Newman, are featured with Kendra Field for this ASALH plenary session
Lisa BealNov 7, 2021FamilySearch Offers Free Lookup ServiceFamily Search Offers Free Lookup Service for Library Only Materials.
Adrienne FikesOct 10, 2021AAHGSDC Members Speaking on Ethics Panel at AAHGS 2021AAHGSDC Members Speaking on Ethics Panel at AAHGS 2021 on Wed Oct 13th at 5pm ET
Adrienne FikesSep 10, 2021Read Joy, Genealogy & Justice by Adrienne Fikes as published in AASLH Spring 2021 History NewsAAHGS DC member Adrienne Fikes has an article entitled Joy, Genealogy and Justice: Connection to History Through Family Research
Adrienne FikesJun 15, 2021AAHGS DC Members Attend CSH Marker Dedication Ceremony in Richmond, VAThe Unveiling of the Historic Highway Marker commemorating the Founding of the Central State Hospital at the original site on the parking...
Lisa BealJun 4, 2021Slave Cemetery Dedication at Red HillOn June 5th I will travel to Brookneal, VA to participate in a remeberance and dedication of a slave cemetery at Red Hill, the plantation...
Adrienne FikesMay 25, 2021Unveiling of Historic Marker at Original Site of Virginia's Central State HospitalThe dedication and unveiling ceremony will be held on June 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Richmond
Adrienne FikesApr 18, 2021Reframing Narratives of Enslaver ResearchJDW chapter member Bernice Bennett interviewed Adrienne Fikes in March about shifting to a Black-centered perspective of enslaver research
James Morgan IIIApr 14, 2021African American Civil War Museum Hosts Teacher Workshop on U.S.C.T. PensionsJoin the African American Civil War Museum for: "Researching the USCT in Pension Files" with Ms. Bernice Alexander-Bennett April 16,...
James Morgan IIIApr 13, 2021D.C. Emancipation Day Celebration At The Historic Mount Zion / Female Union Band CemeteryJoin us as we celebrate and learn more about those that were Emancipated on April 16, 1862. We will start with a libation ceremony and a...