Genealogy Essentials: African-American Genealogy: An Introduction to Resources and Research Methods
Date and Time
February 24, 2016
Event Details
From 1565 to 1790, Africans surpassed Europeans among the roughly one million newcomers to what would become the United States. A majority of these nearly 360,000 men and women crossed in bondage. Centuries of local and federal laws related to the livelihood of black Americans have created a complex paper trail of genealogical resources. This class aims to provide introductory historical context and recommend basic research methods in the pursuit of African-American family history.
- Audience: Adults