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AAHGS National Conference: Tracing African American Ancestry
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AAHGS 46th Annual Conference
Registration closes Friday, September 19 at 11:59pm Eastern! Buy your tickets!
We look forward to hosting this conference at the Embassy Suites - Convention Center in North Charleston, SC!
The theme "Tracing African American Ancestry: Building, Witnessing, and Shaping the Americas" highlights African American communities' profound influence and enduring legacy throughout the Americas. It emphasizes the role of African Americans as foundational builders, contributing to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of the region despite centuries of enslavement and systemic oppression.
The theme also underscores the importance of bearing witness to African Americans' struggles, triumphs, and resilience, calling for a deeper exploration of our ancestry, identity, and interconnectedness of the past and present in shaping the future.
Furthermore, it explores how African American history and heritage continue to shape the cultural and societal evolution of the Americas,
offering a lens through which to examine the ongoing quest for justice, equality, and recognition.
View the full conference schedule here.
Recommended attire is business casual. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Day Passes: Friday: $200, Saturday: $200
Registration Steps:
If you are a member of AAHGS, LOG IN to the website to receive Member pricing.
If you are NOT a current member of AAHGS, you can register as a non-member.
If you are not a current member of AAHGS, but wish to receive Member pricing, JOIN NOW to receive Member pricing. Once you have joined, return here to register and pay for the Conference.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email. Please retain this email. If you do not receive a confirmation email please send an email to admin@aahgs.org.
Interested in becoming a Patron for our 46th National Conference? Click on Activities/Items during the registration process to purchase a patron listing for $25.00.
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Cancellation Policy:
All registration requests for refunds/cancellations must be sent in writing to admin@aahgs.org with the email title-Cancellation-Conference by the Cancellation deadline: August 28, 2025 to receive a refund of registration fees. Refunds for requests made by August 28, 2025 will be issued within 60 days after the end of the conference. Cancellation requests received after August 28, 2025 will not receive a refund, credit or price adjustment.
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