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Many begin their family history journey believing there aren’t many records available for African American families or that there is no history to record. We know that’s not true at all! In this episode, we’ll discuss common myths about African American family history, how to respond to them when they arise in your own family, and ways to share the findings you’ve made to change the narrative.

Delve into the unique world of relations and connections being forged between the descendants of the formerly enslaved and descendants from the former slave holding family.

Delve into the unique world of relations and connections being forged between the descendants of the formerly enslaved and descendants from the former slave holding family.

Reconstruction was a pivotal time in American history that often gets overlooked, especially in genealogy. During episode 76, we discuss how the law and shifting community dynamics affected our ancestors on both sides of the aisle and the resulting restrictions enacted as a response.

If you’ve hit a dead end in your research and you’re not quite sure how to get past it, a research trip to your ancestral location is just the thing for you! We’ll cover how county/parish courthouses are organized, what it’s like to visit a state archives or repository, how you can best prepare before getting to either location, what you should expect, and more.