The following announcement was written by the Augusta Genealogical Society:
Brian Sheffey
Augusta Genealogical Society Augusta, Georgia Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 24 February 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Registration deadline is 22 February 2024 at www.augustagensociety.org
FREE to AGS members or $10 for nonmembers
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Limited seating to view the virtual presentation will be offered at Adamson Library. To reserve a seat, please call (706) 722-4073.
Presenting
Brian Sheffey
IAAM Director for Family History
A New Resource for African American Genealogical Research
In this session, attendees will learn all the Center for Family History has to offer through its on-site exhibitions, reference library, research area, information kiosks, Story Booth, virtual consultations, genealogy programming, and more.
Brian Sheffey is the Director of the Center for Family History at the International African American History Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. He is also the founder and host of “Genealogy Adventures,” which he presents with Donya Williams.
His research areas have focused on the U.S. regions to the east of the Mississippi River, including the northern British American Colonies. He has a particular expertise in researching enslaved people and enslaved communities in the early British American colonial era.
Brian is the author of two award-winning Amazon Top 10 selling genealogy books: Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History and Family Tree Workbook: 30+ Step-by-Step Worksheets to Build Your Family History.
International African American Museum