Dear Genealogist, The National Archives has scheduled a program with Harvard professor and renowned author Henry Louis Gates, Jr., to discuss African American genealogy. He is the host and narrator of the PBS series African American Lives that uses genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis to trace lineage through American history and back to Africa. The first program will be on Thursday, February 5, at 7 p.m. where Professor Allen Weinstein and Dr. Lonnie Bunch will co-moderate the discussion of African American genealogy. After the program, Professor Gates will sign his new book, In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past. On Friday, February 6, at noon, they will show the first two hours of the series and then on Friday, February 13th, at noon, they will show the final two hours of the series. All of the programs are free and will be presented in the William G. McGowan Theater. It is not necessary to make reservations. Please use the Special Events Entrance on the corner of 7th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Doors to the building open 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Harold McClendon Mount Vernon Genealogical Society Publicity Chairman