african american
Genealogy Group
serving philadelphia + the tri-state area
“A People without knowledge of its History, is like a tree without roots.”
Marcus Garvey
Next Upcoming Meeting
LEARN
Come and join us every
2nd Tuesday of each month, except July and August, for our General Meeting.
These meetings are always free and open to the public.
June 2026 Monthly Meeting
Slave Status & Inheritance – We Rise: Challenging His(story) in Turbulent Times
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Business Meeting: 6 PM
Speaker Presentation @ 7 PM
Join us for Slave Status & Inheritance – We Rise: Challenging His(story) in Turbulent Times, a powerful genealogy presentation with Roland Barksdale-Hall.
Discover how legal and social definitions of enslaved status shaped family lines, records, and identity, and learn how this history can inform and deepen your own research. Whether you are new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, you’ll gain insight and tools for tracing African American ancestry in the context of slavery.
CONNECT
Become a Member and make lasting connections:
- Hear nationally-acclaimed guest speakers at monthly General Membership Meeting
- Break through family mysteries & brickwalls at States Group meetings
- Attend members-only genealogy workshops to learn research techniques for African Americans
EXPLORE
Explore our curated list of genealogy resources:
- Learn how to get started with your genealogy research
- Find links to genealogy websites and resources
- Download worksheets to start collecting family info
DISCOVER
Discover how the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia can help you trace your ancestor’s journey through established methods geared specifically for African Americans.