Weeksville Heritage Center is launching a free virtual workshop series led by genealogist Nicka Sewell Smith, designed to help participants explore African American family history. Running from May 7 to July 23, the four-part series will cover essential topics such as beginning genealogy research, using Civil War and Freedmen's Bureau records, tracing land ownership among formerly enslaved people, and understanding DNA testingâs role in genealogy. The initiative emphasizes centering Black narratives and preserving ancestral legacies.
"The new virtual workshop series, led by genealogist Nicka Sewell Smith, focuses on centering Black voices and ancestral legacies in African American family history research."
"Hosted by Weeksville Heritage Center, this free series will guide participants through historical records, oral traditions, and DNA testing to trace ancestry."
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