A B O U T  U S           The African-American Historical and Cultural Society    (Greater New Haven  African American Historical Society, Inc) is a 501 (c) 3 non profit Corporation.     The Purpose of the Society is to promote a greater understanding of Africans/Africa Americans and  their heritage and culture through the collection, preservation, display and presentation of historical   and cultural materials relating to people of African heritage.    The Society serves as an advocate for those programs and initiatives that support a better understanding of the history of people of African heritage.    Board meetings are usually held quarterly, the second Saturday of the month, with the     exception of special and makeup meetings. There is at least one general meeting a     year. Information about our meetings, e.g. Venue, time and date are announced in the quarterly newsletter. The location may be at the Ethnic Heritage Center on 270 Fitch Street in New Haven or at another place of our choosing.     Members who wish to attend the general membership meetings, are asked to call ahead.     _________________________________________                                             Back to the Top

African American Historical and Cultural Society

P R O G R A M S Boys and Girls Club Local History Presentation Digging Up Your Roots African-American Genealogy: Searching &  Scrap booking" Valerie Bertrand DNA Roots Program Dr. Bruce Jackson The Last Poets Abi Odun Oyewole Archaeology Burial grounds and unique artifacts Dr. Warren Perry Poetry               Frank Brady                    N'goma Interactive workshop for area Children: The Underground Railroad         Geraldine Poole              New Haven's    African-American Heritage Exhibit World War II Exhibit Mashantucket Pequot Museum Ethnic Wedding Traditions Exhibit A Blues Café Zannette E. Lewis Scholarship Benefit Sonya Sanchez Special Guest: Annual "Lifetime Contributions"      Program            Distribute Childrens' Books Voter Registration Drive Principles of Kwanzaa "Drums No Guns"    Michael Mills Genealogy Presentations Adeline Tucker and Adele Smith William Fothergill

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