RSVP for African American Genealogy

media release: Join us or watch the recordings for four lectures on African American genealogical research. This workshop will be held on Saturday, September 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT.  All 4 lectures will be recorded so attendance is not mandatory that day.  To attend or gain access to the recordings you will need to register by Thursday, September 8, 12:00 noon CDT.

Gone are the days of not being able to find your free or enslaved African-American ancestors. We are doing it every single day! It is not easy, but it's been worth the journey. Join presenter Patricia Glover-Howard, educator and genealogy enthusiast, for this new workshop as we explore African American Genealogy. Patricia provides valuable research instructions through fascinating stories of her own genealogical journey!

The workshop includes four, hour-long sessions and a 15-minute Q&A, with time for breaks and lunch included.

Topics will include:

African-American Genealogy: Starting at Home

Family History Storytellers: Who Should I Believe

Online African-American Genealogy Resources

In My Ancestors' Footsteps: DNA, Cousins and Connections