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.
January 2025 General Member Meeting
Early Black Abolitionists in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut with Teresa Vega
Tuesday, January 14, 2024
Business Meeting @ 6 PM |
Speaker Presentation @ 7 PM
We hope to see you at our next monthly meeting where we’ll hear from Teresa Vega, where she will present on profiling the lives of early abolitionists of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
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.
We're Celebrating 35 Years of Service
Thank you to our members, donors and sponsors for a wonderful anniversary celerbration!
The African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia (AAGG) was thrilled to celebrate its 35th anniversary this year! Over the past three and a half decades, we've empowered countless individuals to uncover their family stories and explore their rich African American heritage.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We'd like to give a special thank our sponsors for supporting on our anniversary celebration this year.
