African American Genealogy Workshop: "Making the Records Talk"

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library | Fort Wayne

African American Genealogical Society Fort Wayne
Publisher/HostAfrican American Genealogical Society Fort Wayne
African American Genealogy Workshop:  "Making the Records Talk"
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Learn how to uncover and interpret your African American family history through historical records and genealogy research techniques at our
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African American Genealogy Workshop: "Making the Records Talk"


Come join us at The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library for an exciting event where you can uncover your family history! Our workshop will focus on making the records talk to reveal the stories of your African American ancestors. Whether you're just starting or have been researching for years, our experts will guide you through the process. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your roots and learn more about your heritage!


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-In & Vendor Tables
Host: AAGSFW
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Toolbox Building I: Eight Essential African American Resources
Host: Tim Pinnick
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Toolbox Building II: 50 Noteworthy Books for the African American Researcher
Host: Tim Pinnick
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break & Vendor Hour
Host: AAGSFW
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
7 Strategies for Identifying Slave Ownership & Reconstructing Slave Families
Host: Janis Minor FortΓ©
πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
They’re Not on the Census: Non-Traditional Sources to Identify Slave Holers
Host: Janis Minor FortΓ©
πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Now What? Hands on Research Session with AAGSFW
Host: AAGSFW
Untitled agenda

πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Now What? Hands on Research Session with AAGSFW
Host: AAGSFW
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, United States

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