Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board
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BFGHS Celebrates 30 Years!
 
BFGHS LogoThe Black Family Genealogy and History Society (BFGHS) will celebrate thirty years of connecting families to ancestors with a presentation by world renowned author, genealogist and speaker Tony Burroughs. Thom Reed, from FamilySearch, will be a special guest.
 
The celebration takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in the auditorium of The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center located at 1375 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ.
 
This is a free event but attendees must register in advance on Eventbrite (click HERE). Please share this information with your members. Feel free to contact Phyllis Grimes, Event Chairperson (via email), if you have questions regarding this celebration.
 
 


 

National Archives News
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A message from the
Archivist of the United States Coleen Shogan:
 
"As we prepare for our nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, we are excited to share our Declaration250 logo! We are honored to serve as the home of the Declaration of Independence and the democratic ideals it represents. We will be announcing a full celebration schedule of events, discussions, and activities. We look forward to your participation in this special, historic, and celebratory journey of resilience and the pursuit of happiness!"
 
 


AzGAB Newsletter
 
The September 2024 edition is now available.
Click on the image below to view it.
 
 


AzGAB
Promoting genealogy and history by addressing the education needs and interests of the Arizona genealogical community and the general public through cooperation between member societies and individuals.

Upcoming Events
October 12 - 10:00 am
Black Family Genealogy & History Society
  Monthly Hybrid Meeting. Topic: Native American Research   Visit their website ror more details.    

October 14 - 1:00 pm
West Valley Genealogical Society -- Monthly Meeting
  Topic: Be Your Own Detective: Uncover Identities & Family Relationships from Your DNA Match List Speaker:  McKell Keeney   Visit the WVGS website for more details: https://azwvgs.org/    

October 17 - 1:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
  TOPIC:  Exploring Chat GPTs Created for Genealogists SPEAKER:  Thomas MacEntee     Register in advance to attend this meeting at  azsags.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about the meeting.  

October 19 - 1:00 pm
Monthly Meeting
  TOPIC:  TBA SPEAKER:  TBA   For more information visit their website -- azpcgs.org

October 24 - 6:30 pm
Monthly Meeting
  Speaker:  Suzanne Brayer TOPIC:  "Using the Internet Effectively"   For those who wish to attend virturally, visit our Event Calendar for the link.