Aims or Purpose of Group

The African Atlantic Genealogical Society aims to provide instruction and support for genealogical research with a focus on persons whose ancestors have had an African or Atlantic crossing experience.

Service, Resources, or Benefits Provided to Members

The society provides workshops, lectures, indexes of vital records and censuses prepared by volunteers, annual heritage tours, and cultural enrichment programs.

Normal Meeting Schedule (Please confirm before attending since schedules do change.)

Most meetings are Open to the Public. There is no charge for guests or non-members.

Meetings are normally held:

First Friday of month, Sept. – June, at 7:30 PM

Freeport Memorial Library

Merrick Road & Ocean Avenue, Freeport.

Contact Information

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Membership Officer: Patricia Clark

E-Mail Inquiries: Jpearse1 @ optonline.net

Telephone Inquiries:(516) 379-5466

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7385, Freeport, NY 11520

Membership Information:

Membership year begins January 1.

Annual dues: $25.00

The organization was founded in 1994.

Officers:

President: Julius O. Pearse