Resource Page 

AAHGS provides content rich resources to aide in the research, study and exploration of African American history and genealogy. Our 400^th Commemoration Commission online resources are designed to help historians, genealogists, and researchers learn more about the historical significance of the arrival of the First Documented Africans in British North America at Point Comfort in 1619, and the life and times of colonial Africans and their descendants. Please Note: At the time of uploading, each hyperlink was active. If a hyperlink becomes broken (which is beyond our control) please advise so that we can repair or replace. Thank you. 

Timeline

• A Chronology of the First Documented Africans in English North America

Bibliography

• Books To Read

Organizations

• American Evolution
• Project 1619
• Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage
• The Association for the Study of African American Life and History
• United States Park Services: Fort Monroe National Monument's Commemoration Booklet

Educators

• Elementary Level
• Middle School 
• High School

Helpful Links

• H.R. 1242 An Act to establish the 400 Years of African-American History Commission
• A concise history on the arrival of the first Africans - Encyclopedia Virginia
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• Public Relations for Chapters
• Chapter Projects

Newspaper Articles

• Daily Press Article
• New York Times Article 

Podcasts (please adjust your speakers)

• Commissioners Conference Call: March 14, 2018
• Commissioners Conference Call: February 13, 2018
• Chapter President's Conference Call: February 8, 2018