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African American Genealogy

Genealogía afroamericana
2023-02-08 10:00:00 2023-02-08 11:30:00 America/New_York African American Genealogy Discover the challenges, assumptions and myths involved in African American research. Certified Genealogist Elyse Hill will discuss how she overcame obstacles in her research and strategies on how to locate and identify descendants of both free people and formerly enslaved ancestors. Attend in person or online. Main Library - Adult Zoom, Meeting Room A

Wednesday, February 08
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-02-08 10:00:00 2023-02-08 11:30:00 America/New_York African American Genealogy Discover the challenges, assumptions and myths involved in African American research. Certified Genealogist Elyse Hill will discuss how she overcame obstacles in her research and strategies on how to locate and identify descendants of both free people and formerly enslaved ancestors. Attend in person or online. Main Library - Adult Zoom, Meeting Room A

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Adult Zoom, Meeting Room A

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Instructional (includes lectures and workshops) |

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Discover the challenges, assumptions and myths involved in African American research. Certified Genealogist Elyse Hill will discuss how she overcame obstacles in her research and strategies on how to locate and identify descendants of both free people and formerly enslaved ancestors. Attend in person or online.

Join Zoom program here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84183564611

Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) with Meeting ID: 841 8356 4611

Descubra los retos, suposiciones y mitos que conlleva la investigación sobre los afroamericanos. La genealogista certificada Elyse Hill hablará de cómo superó los obstáculos en su investigación y de estrategias sobre cómo localizar e identificar a descendientes tanto de personas libres como de antiguos antepasados esclavizados.

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