BFGHS Celebrates 30 Years!
The 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
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!"
The September 2024 edition is now available.
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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.