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Family History Research
1:03:56
Introducing the 10 Million Names Project

There are at least 44 million descendants of enslaved African Americans alive today, but slavery separated families, erased names, and obscured facts. The 10 Million Names Project, recently launched by American Ancestors and its partners, aims to restore their family stories to history.

 

Presented by Dr. Kendra Taira Field, Lindsay Fulton, and Kerri Greenidge
Moderated by Ryan J. Woods
Family History Research
1:08:44
Ohio Research: Go-To Published Resources

Whether Ohio was a final destination for your ancestor or a stop along their journey west, learn about essential published sources that can help you trace your Ohio ancestors through time and place.

Family History Research
01:01:13
Researching Black Patriots and Loyalists During the Revolutionary Era

Researcher Danielle Rose will provide a brief history of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War and their motivations for joining either side, and discuss strategies for researching the stories of Black soldiers during the Revolution.