African American Genealogy Workshop: "Making the Records Talk"
Schedule
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library | Fort Wayne, IN
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Learn how to uncover and interpret your African American family history through historical records and genealogy research techniques at ourAbout this Event
African American Genealogy Workshop: "Making the Records Talk"
Come join us at The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library for an exciting event where you can uncover your family history! Our workshop will focus on making the records talk to reveal the stories of your African American ancestors. Whether you're just starting or have been researching for years, our experts will guide you through the process. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your roots and learn more about your heritage!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-In & Vendor Tables
Host: AAGSFW
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Toolbox Building I: Eight Essential African American Resources
Host: Tim Pinnick
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Toolbox Building II: 50 Noteworthy Books for the African American Researcher
Host: Tim Pinnick
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break & Vendor Hour
Host: AAGSFW
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
7 Strategies for Identifying Slave Ownership & Reconstructing Slave Families
Host: Janis Minor Forté
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
They’re Not on the Census: Non-Traditional Sources to Identify Slave Holers
Host: Janis Minor Forté
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Now What? Hands on Research Session with AAGSFW
Host: AAGSFW
Untitled agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Now What? Hands on Research Session with AAGSFW
Host: AAGSFW
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Where is it happening?
The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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