Dr. Shelley Murphy will present on the topic, Michigan Black Homesteaders Connected to the Homestead Act of 1862 Michigan Black Homesteaders refers to African American individuals and families who settled in Michigan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these homesteaders were attracted to the state due to its abundant land and […]
Finding Your Roots – Family Sagas of Pride and Perseverance Join Detroit Public TV and PBS Books on Wednesday, March 22, at 8 p.m. ET, for a fascinating look at new techniques for unravelling the mysteries of African American genealogy Now in its ninth season, “Finding Your Roots” stands as one of PBS and America’s […]
Conference Information
Topic: Code Name Midnight William Lambert and the Underground Railroad Presenter: Christina Street-Napier
FHWGS annual meeting, election and program: Using Codes to Filter Groups in Ancestry presented by Charlotte Backey
"Deep Roots of a Nation" The annual conference of the National Genealogical Society
Telling Our Stories - A Collection of Family History Narratives is a book created by members of the Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. There will be a presentation featuring readings by some of the authors and several authors will be available to sign their narratives in the book.
TOPIC: Breakthroughs and Discoveries PRESENTER: State Clubs
TOPIC: Exploring African American Collections Online: Ancestry and Beyond PRESENTER: Karina Robinson