About the St. Louis African American History & Genealogy Society
Who is STL-AAHGS?
STL-AAHGS, the St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society, has roots back to 2007, gathering at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park every third Saturday of the month.
Drawing a diverse crowd in ethnicity, education, age, and gender, our monthly meetings are a hub for cross-community engagement.
Workshops, lectures, and collaborations with various local and national organizations conducted by our members, showcase our commitment to fostering African American participation in family history preservation.
Through outreach programs and publications, we enlighten future generations about the rich cultural legacy of African Americans, particularly in the St. Louis area and Missouri at large.
Our Motto
“Cultivating our roots by collecting, documenting and preserving our African American heritage.”.
Our Purpose
- To encourage African American involvement in the study and preservation of family history
- To emphasize the value and importance of family genealogy and history research to future generations
- To educate the community through outreach seminars and workshops to acknowledge the rich cultural heritage of African Americans
- To develop, recognize, transcribe and publish data on African American history with a special focus on St. Louis and Missouri.
Our Team Members
Meet our officers.
