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Scratching Your Roots Black Genealogy Society

January 18 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Scratching Your Roots Black Genealogy Society (SYRBGS), in partnership with the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas, meets every other month to discuss and explore family history research with support and resources from the Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department.
Meetings are open to the public, and SYRBGS welcomes anyone interested in learning more about African American genealogy and discovering ancestors of African descent.

2025 Schedule:

May 17:

Special Guest Beverly C. Foster, President of the Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association (WCAAHAA), will discuss the Association and their many accomplishments in Walker County, including the Walker County African American Museum and Multicultural Center, and the proposed Walker County African American Memorial and Community Park.
  • July 19
  • September 20
  • November 15

Details

Date:
January 18
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Series:

Location

Downtown Library
1001 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402 United States
Phone
423-643-7700
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Other

Age Group
Adults, Older Adults
Event Location
Downtown Library
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