Were your ancestor’s one of the first to immigrate through New Orleans? Perhaps your ancestor kept a journal or diary of their lived experiences in the South.

Were your ancestor’s one of the first to immigrate through New Orleans? Perhaps your ancestor kept a journal or diary of their lived experiences in the South.

While sometimes challenging, researching your African American ancestry can take you on an amazing journey to the names, places, and stories of your family’s past.

Learn the fundamentals of beginning a genealogical research project. We will discuss organization, census information, vital records, and where to look for information.

Hear original songs from storyteller Brother John. His performance will explore the remarkable contributions of African American pioneers such as astronaut Dr.

Join storyteller and cultural historian Br. John as he portrays world-renowned equestrian and creator of the American Royal Horse Show, Tom Bass.

You’ve taken a DNA test… so, what now? Join us to learn strategies for utilizing test results in your genealogy research. We will explore how to use DNA evidence to work through your brick walls.

Did your ancestor come from Russian Poland, Galicia-Austria, or East or West Prussia? These regions may be now within the present boundaries of Poland.

Newspaper databases can be used to find genealogical information such as birth, marriage, and death records, obituaries, probate cases, and interesting information about your ancestors’ lives.

Get the most out of the FamilySearch website. Learn tips for searching records, using the research wiki, finding family trees, using the Family History catalog, and more.