Welcome to our Chapter.
The Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS), provides a monthly local enlightening forum for family-tree researchers by sharing historical and genealogical information, methodology and sources about African Americans with roots not just in Georgia, but in all states and nations.
Join Us!
AAHGS members constitute the leading African American genealogy society in the United States. Membership is open to the public.
Membership in the national Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society is required in order to join our Metro Atlanta Chapter.
Membership term is from January 1 through December 31 each year.
Next Meeting
- Summer Research Ideas!
Go on a Research Road Trip • Compile Documents • Organize Files • Create Timelines • Read Histories • Attend a Family Reunion • Transcribe a Cemetery • View Webinars
(No Chapter Meetings in July or August)
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- SAVE THE DATE: AAHGS-National’s 1-Day Virtual Symposium
“RESEARCH. RECOVER. RECLAIM: Documenting Our Legacy With Evidence and Intention“
October 24, 2026
Registration is underway!
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.