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Introduction to African American Genealogy

Start your family research with an overview of how to conduct genealogical research and then learn specific strategies, resources and techniques to trace Black ancestors. Registration begins Feb. 5.

Explore local materials and online records to demystify African American genealogy. 

A Chesterfield County and Virginia State University Black History Month Program. Chesterfield County and Virginia State University thank the many donors who make these Black History Month events possible. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

Central Library

Phone: 804-751-2275

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed

About the Library

Central Library houses the local history and law library collections. It has the largest makerspace of any library in the county. The library has bright, open space with large meeting rooms.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration is now closed

Tue, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace

Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room E

Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 10:30am

Tue, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 10:30am

Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace

Thu, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 10:30am

Tue, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace

Sat, Apr 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace

Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 10:30am

Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space

Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace

Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room E

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 22 2025 at 10:30am

Tue, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace