• Member events that celebrate African American culture, holidays, and family history

• Historic cemetery preservation and documentation

• Partnering and co-sponsoring special events that promote African American family research and historic preservation

• Participation in local, regional and national conferences

• Documentation of surnames researched by Houston Chapter members

• Teaching and sharing of genealogical research techniques and data

• Genealogy field trips

• Guidance in documentation and preservation of African American family history

• Networking with local organizations and institutions that preserve the local history and cultural heritage of African Americans in the State of Texas

Media

Interview with Houston Community College TV and AAHGS H-Town Chapter president for 2023 Black History Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGkCLRwqcHE

Houston Chronicle covers "Lost Relatives" 2023 Black History Workshop: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-family-roots-slavery-genealogy-descendants-17771558.php

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Past Activities