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
2025 AAGG Raffle Fundraiser
This year, the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia invites you to take part in our fundraising raffle, where every ticket purchased fuels new educational programming, outreach opportunities, and preservation of our powerful ancestral stories.
We've found and selected prizes for that any genealogist can happily add to their toolkit or wall! Buy your ticket now—honor your ancestors, fuel discoveries, and maybe take home a prize that brings your roots to vibrant life!
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.
December 2025 Monthly Meeting
The Digital Resources at the Allen County Library with Allison Singleton
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Social Hour @ 6:00 PM
Speaker Presentation @ 6:30 PM
Join us at the next monthly meeting where we’ll hear from Genealogy Services Manager Allison Singleton where she’ll share information about the digital resources available online in catalogs, collections, databases, programs, and other services available at the library.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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.