Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society

11/04/2026

🌿 **This Saturday! Help Us Preserve Our History!**

Join us for the **Shiloh-Weaver Legacy Project Community Day** as we come together to honor our ancestors, preserve African American history, and strengthen community connections.

Do you have family ties to the historic Shiloh community or the Weaver and Mayo families? We'd love to connect with you!

When:**Saturday, November 7, 2026**
⏰ **11:00 AM–1:00 PM**
📍 **Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church | Morrisville, NC**

**FREE and open to all ages!**

🎟️ **Register today:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003877206668

Please share with family, friends, descendants, and anyone interested in preserving our shared history!

Free Community Day celebration to help preserve African American history, honor ancestors, and reconnect descendants in community.

11/02/2026

Happy Sunday!
🌳 **It's Membership Season at AAHGS!**

Are you interested in discovering your family history, connecting with your roots, or learning more about African American history and genealogy?

Now is a great time to join the **Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) NC Triangle Chapter!**

Whether you're just beginning your genealogy journey or have been researching for years, we welcome you to become part of a community dedicated to discovering, preserving, and sharing our history.

📜 **Interested in learning more?** Check out the attached flyer to discover the benefits of AAHGS membership!

🌐 **Ready to join or find a chapter?**

Visit https://www.aahgs.org/ and select **Chapter Finder** to locate the **NC Triangle Chapter**.

💛 **Your History. Our Mission. One Community.**

10/30/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY!
**Have You Marked Your Calendar?**
We're just over a week away from the **Shiloh-Weaver Legacy Project Community Day!**
Join us as we work together to preserve African American history, honor our ancestors, and connect descendants and community members.
**Do you have ties to the historic Shiloh community or the Weaver or Mayo families?** We'd love to connect with you!
📅 **Saturday, November 7 | 11 AM–1 PM**
📍 **Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church | Morrisville, NC**
**FREE and open to the community!**
Help us spread the word! Share this event with family, friends, and anyone interested in preserving our history. 🤎
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EKSrZFwrp/

Send a message to learn more

10/25/2026

Happy Sunday
**Join us for the Shiloh-Weaver Legacy Project Community Day!**

The AAHGS NC Triangle Chapter invites descendants, community members, genealogists, researchers, and volunteers to come learn about this important effort to **preserve history, honor our ancestors, and reconnect families and community.**

Do you have ties to the historic Shiloh community or connections to the **Weaver or Mayo families**? We would especially love to hear from you.

Come learn about the project, share your family stories and connections, and discover ways to get involved.
Chris Thomas Saundra Russ Cropps

📍 **Saturday, November 7 | Morrisville, NC**
See the flyer for details.

**Please share and help us reconnect this history with the people who are part of it.**

10/19/2026

Virginia Untold - Free Black Virginians - Vital Resource for tracing our family history.

10/10/2026

It’s official! Our KWANZAA Facebook Event is LIVE! ❤️🖤💚

Join the AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter for UJIMA: Roots, Culture & Community — A Kwanzaa Celebration on Monday, December 28, 2026, at Fletcher Opera Theater.

🚪 Doors Open: 12:30 PM
🎉 Celebration: 1:00–4:00 PM
🎟️ 100% FREE!

Bring the children, bring the grandparents, and bring the whole family for an afternoon of culture, history, art, music, genealogy, community, and Ujima!
MORE to COME!!

09/14/2026

Tonight is the finale of our AAHGS America 250 Speaker Series!

We hope you have enjoyed this special series presented by the AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter and the opportunity to learn, connect, and explore the stories that are part of our shared history.

If you have been with us throughout the series, THANK YOU for your continued support and participation! If you have not had an opportunity to join us yet, tonight is the perfect time.

Join us for our final installment featuring Charlotte Chatfield.

📅 WHEN: Tonight, September 14
⏰ TIME: 7:00 PM ET
💻 WHERE: Virtual

We look forward to seeing you tonight as we close out this special series!

Register here:
https://www.aahgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=623005&item_id=2964295

👏🏾 A very special shout-out to our Vice President, Chris Thomas, for his vision in curating this amazing group of speakers and bringing the America 250 Speaker Series to life. Thank you, Chris, for creating such a meaningful opportunity for our community to learn, connect, and engage with our history!

We also extend a special thank you to our Chapter President, Wanda Cox Bailey, for her leadership and continued support of the programs and initiatives that move our Chapter forward.

And congratulations to the entire AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter! We are doing BIG things — preserving our history, strengthening our community, and creating meaningful opportunities to celebrate and share our stories.

AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter

09/08/2026

The Final Installment of Our AAHGS America 250 Speaker Series!

As we continue to commemorate America 250, the AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter invites you to join us for the fourth and final installment of our America 250 Speaker Series!

We are pleased to welcome Charlotte Chatfield as our featured speaker for an evening of history, genealogy, and discovery.

Over the past several months, our series has explored the stories, contributions, and legacies of African Americans whose experiences are an important part of America's history. As we close out the series, we invite you to join us for one more opportunity to learn, connect, and uncover the stories that help us better understand our shared past.

Monday, September 14, 2026
7:00 PM ET
Virtual via Zoom

🎟️ Haven't registered yet? There's still time!

Whether you've joined us throughout the series or this will be your first session, we would love to see you in the room!

Register today:
https://www.aahgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=623005&item_id=2964295

Know your history. Discover your story. Preserve the legacy.

Invite a friend, family member, fellow genealogist, or history enthusiast to join us!

08/06/2026

This is a gentle reminder:

Join the AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter for the third installment of our AAHGS Triangle America 250 Speaker Series featuring Ric Murphy!

Ric Murphy is an accomplished historian, author, and Founder/President General Emeritus of the Society of the First African Families of English America. His research has helped uncover and preserve the stories of African Americans whose contributions to the founding of our nation have too often been overlooked.

If you are passionate about genealogy, Revolutionary War history, African American history, or discovering your family's story, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.

When: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: FREE via Zoom

🎟️ Register today to receive your Zoom information and join us for another evening of learning, discovery, and conversation.

Register here:
https://www.aahgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=623005&item_id=2964294

Invite your family, friends, genealogy societies, historical organizations, and anyone interested in learning more about the people and stories that helped shape our nation.

We look forward to seeing you on August 10!

08/03/2026

Happy August!

The AAHGS North Carolina Triangle Chapter's America 250 Speaker Series continues, and we invite you to join us for another evening of discovery, history, and genealogy.

📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM ET
💻 FREE via Zoom

This month, we are honored to welcome Ric Murphy—acclaimed historian, author, and Founder/President General Emeritus of the Society of the First African Families of English America.

Ric Murphy's research has helped uncover and preserve the stories of African Americans whose contributions to the founding of our nation have too often been overlooked. His work continues to expand our understanding of the Revolutionary War and the vital role Black Patriots played in shaping American history.

Whether you're passionate about:
📜 Genealogy
🇺🇸 Revolutionary War history
🌍 African American history
👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾 Family history

..this is a presentation you want to attend!

🎟️ Register today using the link below.
https://www.aahgs.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=623005&item_id=2964294

Invite your family, friends, genealogy societies, historical organizations, and anyone who enjoys discovering the untold stories that shaped our nation.

We look forward to seeing you on August 10 at 7:00 PM ET!