In the African American Department you can find approximately twenty guides to genealogy research on subjects including: Persons of African American descent Genealogies families have published Histories of relevant events and historic African American neighborhoods throughout the world Primary resources (e.g., slave narratives, emancipation records, membership lists, cemetery records) Historical general interest sources (e.g., Flowers of the Forest Black Genealogical journal)...

The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) is a non-profit 501(c)3, which strives to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information throughout the community. Our primary goals are to promote scholarly research, provide resources for historical and genealogical studies, create a network of persons with similar interests, and assist members in documenting their histories.

Explores the rich African American history of Anne Arundel County. It highlights significant historical sites and provides resources for researching local Black history and heritage.

A groundbreaking database that documents the lives of enslaved individuals and their families. It provides records and stories that are vital for researching African American genealogy.

Documents the details of over 36,000 transatlantic slave-trading voyages. It is a critical tool for researchers tracing the history and impact of the slave trade.