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
- Photo Gallery — “Tracing Footsteps: African American Journeys Across 250 Years”
2026 African American Heritage Symposium — Presented Feb. 5-7, 2026 by the Georgia Archives and AAHGS Metro Atlanta Chapter
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- Celebrating the Life of Emma Davis Hamilton
