The New England Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS-NE), established in July 1997, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that promotes genealogical research of Afro-American heritage at all levels, beginner through professional. It is affiliated with the national organization of the same name, based in Washington, D.C.
AAHGS-NE has been actively involved in educational, genealogical research activities since its formation. Many of these activities serve to facilitate much needed interaction between African-Americans and the historical and genealogical resources within the New England region.
AAHGS-NE offers seminars and workshops on research techniques and methods used to access local public records, national archives and religious databases. The chapter publishes a bi-annual Newsletter highlighting recent genealogical findings, seminars, lectures and relevant publications. In addition, surnames and geographies under investigation, as well as other reference materials, are shared among chapter members.
Meetings
Beginning September 2025 – June 2026 AAHGS- New England will hold meetings both in person and via ZOOM on the third Saturday of each month at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street , Medford, Mass. 1:00-3:00pm. Meetings are informative, educational and enhance one’s own research featuring presentations given by our own members or an invited guest on a wide variety of genealogical topics from personal experience to studied research.