Report on AAHGS National Conference
KAAHGS Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 02
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Menninger Room 206Speakers from the Kansas Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society will report on the virtual National AAHGS Conference.
Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society's National Conference brings together genealogists, historians, researchers, educators, archivists, storytellers, preservationists, and community leaders committed to uncovering, protecting, and documenting the stories of Black families and communities across generations. The theme was Research Recover Reclaim: Documenting our Legacy with Evidence and Intention and it was held on October 24, 2026.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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About the branch
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.