
African American Family History Research
Learn how to conduct genealogy search and find your ancestors using the U.S. census data, vital records, city directories, historical photos, and land records. Participants will learn how to use the Library’s genealogical databases (Ancestry and HeritageQuest) and online resources to find people and expand your family tree. This workshop is ideal for beginners, students and amateur genealogists.
Part of Free Your Mind: A Revolution In Words Black Literary Festival. Click link to check out other events and programs.
The Free Your Mind: A Revolution In Words Black Literary Festival is a culture-positive series of interactive events, programs and book clubs brought to you by the African American Interest Committee of the San Francisco Public Library. This Literary Festival will focus on a myriad of activities designed to engage, entertain and inform. The festival will culminate on Saturday March 2, 2013 with a day-long event at the Main Library (100 Larkin Street) featuring an author reception showcase , a genealogy lecture, a keynote address and a panel discussion. Please join us!