The Kentucky Historical Society will hold a genealogy workshop titled "Genealogy and African American Military History" on Thursday, January 22, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kentucky History Center, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601-1931. Find out how to research your African American ancestors' participation in military service in this hands-on workshop. Learn what military sources are available in the Kentucky Historical Society Library, Special Collections, and Military History Museum and how to access them. Participants can take an optional tour of the Joining the Ranks: African Americans in the Military exhibit with exhibit curator Michael R. Jones. The workshop instructors are Ron D. Bryant, Kentucky History and Genealogy Specialist for the Kentucky Historical Society, Lynne Hollingsworth, manuscript archivist at the Kentucky Historical Society, and Brandon K. Slone, military historian and archivist at the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. The cost is $10 which includes a box lunch, transportation to the Kentucky Military History Museum, and handouts. Preregistration and payment are required because attendance is limited. Make checks payable to the Kentucky Historical Society and mail to the following address: Kentucky Historical Society Attn: Joanie DiMartino 100 W. Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601-1931. (502) 564-1792 http://history.ky.gov Please pass this information on to others who may be interested.