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Introduction to African American Genealogy
2026-06-24 10:00:00 2026-06-24 11:30:00 America/New_York 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 June 10. Central Library - Chesterfield Business Suite

Wednesday, June 24
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-24 10:00:00 2026-06-24 11:30:00 America/New_York 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 June 10. Central Library - Chesterfield Business Suite

Central Library

Chesterfield Business Suite

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 June 10.

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

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Introduction to African American Genealogy
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Genealogy: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
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Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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