9 courses; 4 sessions/day

 

Registration  opens 20 Feb 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern)

 

Go to  www.gripitt.org for more information

 

Both Gloria Gilmore and Linda Austin of the Louisa County Historical Society are experienced in African-American genealogy, but these workshops are for anyone conducting family history research in Louisa County. Workshops are usually held the first Wednesday of each month, but please call the museum to verify dates in case of schedule changes.  There is no fee, but registration is required. Call (540) 967-5975 or email louisahistory@verizon.net to register. 

The Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI) is a place where attendees learn, research, and gain the tools needed to become a stellar genealogists and family history researchers.

Explore the methods and resources for African American genealogy prior to the end of the Civil War. Library of Virginia reference archivist Cara Griggs presents ways to determine whether an individual was enslaved or free and what types of records will be useful for further research. Learn about the Library's collections including cohabitation registers, free Negro registers, lists, wills, deeds, and tax records as well as selected federal records that can be accessed through databases.   Cost: $20.00-25.00.  For more information, contact ashley.ramey@lva.virginia.gov or 804.692.3001.  Registration required. 

9 courses; 4 sessions/day

 

Registration opens 20 Feb 2019 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern)

 

Go to www.gripitt.org for more information.

Registration Opens 2 March 2019.

For More Information: ighr.gagensociety.org