Register now to join us online with our guests American Ancestors and Getting Started with African American Genealogy Research. A Q& A will follow at the end of the presentation - so bring your questions!

Researching African American ancestors can be challenging, especially when trying to break through the
1870 brick wall to discover more about ancestors prior to the end of slavery. In this presentation, we will
discuss go-to records and demonstrate creative search strategies for piecing together your family
history.   

About the Presenter:

Danielle Rose oversees the many dedicated volunteers who assist with creating database content for
the 10 Million Names Project. She also collaborates with partner organizations and independent
researchers who share content with the project. Danielle frequently participates in American Ancestors
educational programs by providing lectures on African American genealogy. Prior to joining American
Ancestors, Danielle worked with the National Parks of Boston where she researched the service and
lives of Black Patriots in the Revolutionary War. She also worked as a museum educator in Miami,
Florida before relocating to Boston. Danielle holds a B.A. in History from the University of Florida and
M.A. in Public History from Northeastern University. 

About American Ancestors:

American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is a member-based
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Established in 1845, NEHGS is America’s founding genealogical
organization and is the largest Society of its kind in the world. We provide expert family history services
through our staff, original scholarship, data-right website, education opportunities, and research center
to help family historians of all levels explore their past and understand their families’ unique place in
history.

Register now for Zoom access! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.

Start your research with access to American Ancestors through Thomas Crane Public Library's Genealogy databases. 

Email qulocalhistory@ocln.org with questions or help!

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