Chapter Info
The purposes of this organization are:
To encourage scholarly studies in local and family history;
To encourage individuals who desire to share genealogical and historical expertise to enhance the heritage of African Americans;
To host workshops and seminars, that present informative speakers on history, genealogy, and cultural aspects of our heritage;
And to support and carry out the objectives and policies of the National Society.
Chapter Contact Details
P. O. Box 54131
Atlanta, GA 30308-9998
atlanta@aahgs.org
Chapter History
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), Inc. - Metro Atlanta Chapter was established in February 2000 as a vehicle of exchange and support for genealogical research by co-founders Monica J. Hackney and Doris Posey and a group of eight other local genealogists, family historians, and novice researchers.
In February 2000, the first meeting of the Atlanta Start-up Chapter was held at the Central Branch of the Atlanta Fulton Public Library in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The meetings were announced by placing flyers at the local libraries, the National Archives and the Georgia Archives.
On September 15, 2000, the complete Application Package, By-Laws, and Goal and Objectives of the Chapter with checks and a Current List of Paid Members were submitted to National. This was also the first time a local logo was used for the Start-up Chapter. Monica J. Hackney designed a logo for the chapter and submitted it on the front cover of the By-Laws.