htown.aahgs.orgAfro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. – Willie Lee Gay H-Town Chapter

Log In Register Contact Skip to content Home About Chapter History Leadership Activity Photos Research Projects Calendar Membership Blog AAHGS Members Current Members Surnames Photo Gallery Family History Member Resources Reports Welcome to our Chapter Become a Member of the Willie Lee Gay H-Town Chapter, the only Chapter member of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society in Texas. JOIN NOW Our Objective Through sharing data, attending educational workshops, sponsoring and/or co-sponsoring special events, and participating in local, regional and national conferences, our membership will obtain or reinforce the necessary skills-set to document their research in multiple media format for future posterity. "Your ancestors took the lash, the branding iron, humiliations, and oppression because one day they believed you would come along to flesh out the dream." -- Maya Angelou OUR MISSION As a Chapter of the premier institution (AAHGS) for African ancestry family history and genealogy in the United States, our primary task is to nurture the interest and collaboration of genealogical and family history research, with emphasis on though not limited to people of African descent. The Chapter further seeks to preserve the local history and cultural heritage of people of African descent in the State of Texas. OUR PURPOSE The thrust of the Chapter acts as a facilitator and teaching vehicle in order to advance African American genealogical & family history research in Texas. The Chapter also serves as an agent to encourage greater involvement of African Americans in the study and preservation of their respective family history. OUR GOAL We believe that the collective compilation and corroboration of our family histories will generate a more accurate portrayal of African American family life, history and culture. Most of all, we believe that through these endeavors the restoration and strengthening of the African American family is made possible. Activity Photos Research Contact Copyright © 2003-2017 AAHGS - H-Town Webmaster...