Discover Your Roots
Registration for our next seminar will open on February 3, 2024
Welcome!
Discover Your Roots GA is a free genealogy seminar which teaches family history research for all levels. Co-hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Afro-American Historical & Genealogy Society (AAHGS) metro Atlanta chapter, and 100 Black Men of DeKalb, we help participants find their ancestors, interpret DNA tests, and navigate online tools through group workshops and personal instruction.
Our 2024 Seminar
Experienced genealogists, including teachers who specialize in African American genealogy, are on-hand throughout the conference to help you one-on-one.
We recommend taking a DNA test 6-8 weeks prior to the seminar, if you would like to have your test results when you attend. One of the DNA classes will discuss the various test options and which test gives what specific results.
You are encouraged to bring a personal tablet or laptop, as well as a pre-filled pedigree chart (download here) and a family group sheet (download here). There will also be a limited number of computers available at the facility.
Before you go…
To maximize your experience at this event, we recommend that you:
- Fill out a pedigree chart and a family group sheet
- Register for a free account on FamilySearch.org (Come prepared with your login and password)
- Download the Family Tree app to your mobile device
- If possible, take a DNA test for ancestry prior to the event
- Bring a tablet or laptop with you if you have one available
Partners
Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society Metro Atlanta Chapter | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Metro Atlanta Congregations | Founding Family Lines | Historic Union Benevolent Aid Society | Never Remove the Cornerstone | Newnan Coweta Historical Society | Sicilian Family Tree | Thomas Dorsey Family
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