ABOUT
AAHGS was founded in 1977 in Washington, DC by a small group of historians and genealogists, who felt a need to share resources and methodology for pursuing historical and genealogical research. For more than 43 years, our members have worked together to trace the historical ties that bind us one to another, mold the present, and shape the future.
We operate as a national organization with local affiliate chapters. The national organization is responsible for maintaining the website, producing publications, hosting the annual conference, maintaining communications, and promoting the work of AAHGS on a national level. Chapters represent “our feet on the ground.” They meet regularly to share historical information and conduct local projects.
BECOME A MEMBER
When you join the African American Historical and Genealogical Society, you enter an extensive network of African American historians, genealogists, researchers, and educators dedicated to preserving African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information throughout the community. Our primary goals are to promote scholarly research, provide resources for historical and genealogical studies, create a network of persons with similar interests, and assist members in documenting their histories.
Our network is supported by an annual conference, webinars, podcast, publications, tours, family connections and other supporting databases, and extensive other resources.
For a nominal Membership Fee, please join our network and become part of our team.
AAHGS 2021 Annual Conference & Exhibition