Our Mission
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society,
Inc. (AAHGS) strives to preserve 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.
Research Services
AAHGS does not provide research services. We will, however,
provide suggestions on how to get started and a list of local AAHGS
chapters, whose members will be happy to assist individuals personally.
Spreading the Word
The members share their knowledge and discoveries with others by
conducting workshops and giving lectures at events for a wide variety of
organizations. AAHGS members have worked with private and parochial
school systems, Boy Scouts of America, Black Family Reunion, George
Washington University’s Archives Week, Departments of Housing and Urban
Development, Defense, and Justice, Library of Congress, National
Archives and Records Administration, U. S. Postal Service, National Park
Service, and other historical and genealogical organizations.
AAHGS keeps in touch with its members through a variety of different
vehicles: a scholarly JOURNAL, published semi-annually,
featuring articles of original research on African-American history and
genealogy; abstracts of manuscripts and records from court houses,
archives, churches, and other primary sources; an award-winning
NEWSLETTER, highlighting current activities and news; an
exciting ANNUAL CONFERENCE, consisting of lectures,
workshops, exhibits and tours; and our web site.
AAHGS Affiliations
