Making the Records Talk

Attend IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY!!

The African American Genealogical Society of Fort Wayne (AAGSFW) proudly presents: 

“Making the Records Talk”: African American Genealogy Summit

Featuring guest speakers: Timothy Pinnick and Janis Minor Forte

October 18-19, 2025

Genealogy Center

Allen County Public Library

900 Library Plaza  I  Fort Wayne, IN

Saturday, October 18, 2025

9AM-5PM! Presentations include: 

Tim Pinnick

Toolbox Building I: Eight Essential African American Resources

Toolbox Building II: Fifty Noteworthy Books for the African American Researcher

Janis Minor Forte

Seven Proven Strategies for Identifying Slave Ownership and Reconstructing Slave Era Families

They’re  Not on the Census: Using Non-Traditional Sources to Identify Slave Holders

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Noon-4PM: IN PERSON ONLY

Hands On Research assistance with the AAGSFW to use the skills you’ve learned!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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