www.IndyAfriAmGen.org   The attachment was too large and didn't go thru. Please visit the website for more details.  FIFTH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOPSaturday, November 1, 2008, 8:30 am to 3:30 pmEiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, INCOST Parking is freeIAAGG Member Advance $25 Non-member $35At the door Lunch on your own at 12:15 at nearby Sky City Café or State Museum Café: $30 $40Synopsis of Presentations Visit www.IndyAfriAmGen.org for session descriptions & scheduleThe theme of this year’s workshop is stories as past down from your grandparents, but with added support of your research. Getting the stories firsthand, then placing your ancestors in historical content of time and place is most important. Thus, one focus this year is oral histories:“Telling Your Family Story”. We want you to continue the family members and friends in order to get the information that you need by knowing what questions to ask. Realize however, that accounts of historical events are influenced by the perceptions of people and passing of time. But, history can be understood by using a variety of primary and secondary sources and tools (e.g., artifacts, diaries, time lines).Oral histories are one of the best genealogical tools to get you started. Learn how to approachThis workshop also stresses the importance of portraying ancestors fully and placing them in historical,social, and cultural contexts. most often used, but stressing how to add more details about an ancestor or family. Emphasis is placed on how oral history, house history and cemetery history help to make for a good family story which includes vital record facts. Researching African American genealogy prior to 1870 often poses specific difficulties for individuals whose ancestors were held in bondage. Learn how to overcome many of the common obstacles related to the slave era by using techniques that can enable you to trace your African American rootsNot discounting vital records, censuses, and other records that genealogist. emphasis will be placed on the unique aspects of African-American history and genealogy. The workshop is designed to provide assistance to participants in researching their family histories and obtaining adequateWe introduce good genealogical methods and explore a number of not so widely known resources. A specialdocumentation for presentations at family gatherings and family reunions. primarily through firsthand individual testimony . These testimonies are very revealing information about race relations, political views, neighborhood relationships, migrations, former slave owners, community traditions, land ownership, and more within local African American communities.We introduce the audience to several very significant federal government investigations which are produced Track on Saturday are designed to assist those, who have not started, but are interested in learning how to begin researching and documenting their family histories. Organization, work plan and documentation methods will be introduced. Attendees will learn how to gather information through home-based research and oral interviewsWe have not forgotten those who have not started; the Friday session at the State Library and a Beginners.   Feel free to forward to others who might be interested.   Profile of Indiana African-American Genealogy Group Organized: August 1999    Mission Statement :To foster and encourage the research of African-American Family History. To unite individuals, who want to share family histories. To enhance the availability of resources for the study of African-American genealogy. To promote the accumulation and preservation of African-American historical materials. To transcribe African-American family history documents and contributes   Nichelle M. Hayes ~ daughter of Sylvia & Ronzo granddaughter of Anna, Thomas, Canell & Roland   Surnames Hayes - KY Warren/Barren Rhodes/Rodes - KY Warren/Barren Curtis - LA St. Marys Parish Lewis - KY Warren Cleveland - LA Rapides Parish Bell - TN Summner Co 4th Annual Family History Conference by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The free event, which has "Linking Lives Long Lost" as its theme, will be held from 9 am to 4 pm at 900 E. Stop 11 Rd., Indianapolis . A number of topics and speakers will be presenting various sessions including at 11:00 am Nichelle M. Hayes, will present a session on “African American Research”. Please register at http://www.cifhc.org.