Genealogy class presented by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society

Discover Your Family History!  Join us for a free, hands-on Genealogy Workshop with Viola Baskerville of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Richmond Chapter). Learn how to trace your roots, organize your research, and begin documenting your family story. Registration required. Bring a notebook or a laptop if you have one.
 

Before the Workshop

This session includes a small amount of preparation to help you get the most from the experience. Please complete these steps before attending:

 Create a free account at FamilySearch.org

 Download the AAHGS genealogy forms:

• Ancestral Pedigree Chart
• Family Group Sheet
• Instructions for Using the Forms

Talk with your family members and begin filling out the forms with what you already know.
 

Register here: https://forms.gle/2NsX3DVE8ek8eirg7

If you have difficulty registering using the link, contact Kelly Pratt at kmpratt@umd.edu or 804-446-1664.

Workshop offered in partnership with the City of Hopewell, Berry Street Burial Ground Project. 
Workshop sponsored by Kelly Pratt, researcher for the Berry Street Burial Ground Project.