Chapter Info 

 
The purposes of this organization are: 

To encourage scholarly studies in local and family history;

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To encourage individuals who desire to share genealogical and historical expertise to enhance the heritage of African Americans;

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To host workshops and seminars, that present informative speakers on history, genealogy, and cultural aspects of our heritage;

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and to support and carry out the objectives and policies of the National Society. 


Chapter Contact Details
PO Box 1050
New York, NY 10116 
newyork@aahgs.org

Local Resources

African American Genealogy (New York Public Library)

Northeast Slavery Records Index: New York Collection

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Seneca Village Project

Chapter Events

Chapter meetings for the general membership are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Meetings are virtual unless otherwise announced. At least one in-person research opportunity is provided every month.

Additional meetings include:
Writers Group - 1st Saturday
Caribbean Research Group - 3rd Sunday
Carolinas Research Group - 2nd Sunday
DNA/Genetic Genealogy - When called by coordinator.
Mid Atlantic Research Group - 2nd Sunday
Other Southern States Research Group
Tools & Techniques - 3rd Thursday

Chapter History

AAHGS-New York received our charter in 1989.  One year later, Jean Sampson Scott, founding member of both the national organization and the New York chapter, passed away. Mrs. Scott was an author, educator, lecturer, genealogist.  To honor her memory,  the chapter renamed itself the AAHGS Jean Sampson Scott Greater New York Chapter (AAHGS-NY). 

AAHGS-NY members are committed to learning, teaching, discussing, researching, writing, and exchanging views related to genealogy, genetic genealogy, family history, and the African American experience as conveyed in the legacies, cultures, lifestyles, and histories of centuries of African-ancestored people.