Finding Enslaved Kentucky Ancestors
March 11 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free
This workshop will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, and will focus on how one might find enslaved Kentucky ancestors using online databases developed by local non-profit organization Reckoning, Inc. It is recommended that participants have either attended the previous workshop, “Introduction to African American Genealogy,” or otherwise have some experience with genealogical research. This workshop will be conducted by Denyce Peyton, a professional genealogist with over 25 years of experience who is currently project director for Reckoning, Inc.’s Kentucky U.S. ColoredTroops Project.
The workshop is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Presented by Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in partnership with Reckoning, Inc.
DETAILS
Date:
March 11
Time:
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
VENUE
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203
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Phone:
(502) 583-4100
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