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The Second Migration: African American Genealogy Workshop

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Program Type:

Genealogy/History

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

The African American Genealogical Society is ready to assist you with your research!

Join us with Mary Jones-Fitts, President of the Mobile African American Genealogical & Historical Society, for a genealogy workshop focusing on 19th century migration patterns. This year’s workshops will be focusing on finding enslaved ancestors. 

Virtual access is available, and registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. 

If you plan to attend either in person or virtually, please indicate your method of attendance in the special notes section.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Boone at etheris@mplonline.org to request the Zoom link.