Third Saturdays
December 2013
There will be no Third Saturday meeting in December 2013, so we can all enjoy time with family and friends. Join us on January 18, 2014 for the celebration of our Third Anniversary at the Boyle County Public Library, 307 West Broadway, Danville, KY!!
There will be no Third Saturday meeting in December 2013, so we can all enjoy time with family and friends. Join us on January 18, 2014 for the celebration of our Third Anniversary at the Boyle County Public Library, 307 West Broadway, Danville, KY!!
November 2013
The November Third Saturday was held on November 16th, at the Scott County Public Library in Georgetown, KY. Our presenters were members Regina Thomas and Jerry Bedford, who shared how useful and exciting DNA has been in their research for ancestors and how they were able to connect with living relatives! I think we all agreed that this one of the best DNA presentations we had ever seen. Instead of focusing on the process (which is too complicated for most of us), they showed real examples of how they had used the results to connect with relatives. If you weren't there, you missed an excellent program!
The November Third Saturday was held on November 16th, at the Scott County Public Library in Georgetown, KY. Our presenters were members Regina Thomas and Jerry Bedford, who shared how useful and exciting DNA has been in their research for ancestors and how they were able to connect with living relatives! I think we all agreed that this one of the best DNA presentations we had ever seen. Instead of focusing on the process (which is too complicated for most of us), they showed real examples of how they had used the results to connect with relatives. If you weren't there, you missed an excellent program!
October 2013
October Third Saturday - CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED
The Future of AAGGKY: to be or not to be?
We are approaching our 3rd Anniversary and it is time to evaluate our progress and plan for the future! Your input is important; suggestions are needed for programming, education, research, etc. What are we doing right? What are we doing well? How can we improve? What direction should the organization take? What services can or should we be offering? How can we get more individuals “involved,” not just entertained?
October Third Saturday - CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED
The Future of AAGGKY: to be or not to be?
We are approaching our 3rd Anniversary and it is time to evaluate our progress and plan for the future! Your input is important; suggestions are needed for programming, education, research, etc. What are we doing right? What are we doing well? How can we improve? What direction should the organization take? What services can or should we be offering? How can we get more individuals “involved,” not just entertained?
September 2013
The September Third Saturday presenter was Dr. Alicetyne Turley, Director of the Carter G. Woodson Center and Assistant Professor of African and African-American Studies at Berea College. Dr. Turley spoke on The History of Black Education in Kentucky (mainly Rosenwald Schools)D. It was a good meeting where we learned much about the interesting history behind the Rosenwald schools. The meeting was held on September 21, 2013 at the Clark County Extension Office in Winchester, KY.
The September Third Saturday presenter was Dr. Alicetyne Turley, Director of the Carter G. Woodson Center and Assistant Professor of African and African-American Studies at Berea College. Dr. Turley spoke on The History of Black Education in Kentucky (mainly Rosenwald Schools)D. It was a good meeting where we learned much about the interesting history behind the Rosenwald schools. The meeting was held on September 21, 2013 at the Clark County Extension Office in Winchester, KY.
August 2013
At the August Third Saturday meeting on August 17th at the Kentucky Historical Society, Hasan Davis portrayed Civil War USCT Veteran and Berea College graduate, Angus Augustus (A. A.) Burleigh. He shared with the audience Burleigh’s journey “from slave to soldier to scholar” and we were also given a glimpse of Davis’ personal story; a story of dashed dreams, renewed hope and much acclaim. When not traveling around giving inspiring presentations, he serves as the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. There were 30-35 in attendance for this meeting!
At the August Third Saturday meeting on August 17th at the Kentucky Historical Society, Hasan Davis portrayed Civil War USCT Veteran and Berea College graduate, Angus Augustus (A. A.) Burleigh. He shared with the audience Burleigh’s journey “from slave to soldier to scholar” and we were also given a glimpse of Davis’ personal story; a story of dashed dreams, renewed hope and much acclaim. When not traveling around giving inspiring presentations, he serves as the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. There were 30-35 in attendance for this meeting!
July 2016
The July 3rd Saturday meeting "Piecing Together History: The Watson & Robinson Letters" was held on July 20, 2013 at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library. This meeting was co-hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), AAGGKY and the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library. There were around 25 in attendance to see the Watson-Robinson letters which were mostly sent from a slave in Mississippi to Hopkinsville residents. (See the letters at www.kyhistory.com) Some family connections were discovered and information was shared! It was a good meeting!! (Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society)
The July 3rd Saturday meeting "Piecing Together History: The Watson & Robinson Letters" was held on July 20, 2013 at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library. This meeting was co-hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), AAGGKY and the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library. There were around 25 in attendance to see the Watson-Robinson letters which were mostly sent from a slave in Mississippi to Hopkinsville residents. (See the letters at www.kyhistory.com) Some family connections were discovered and information was shared! It was a good meeting!! (Photos courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society)
June 2013
The June Third Saturday meeting of AAGGKY was held on June 15, 2013 at the Clark County Public Library in Winchester, KY. Winchester and Clark County Black citizens shared their memories, histories and family photos as they discussed living and growing up in Winchester and surrounding areas. AAGGKY and the Clark County Public Library co-hosted this gathering. Andy Gary, from the Library shared genealogy resources that are unique to this community, while AAGGKY President Sharyn Mitchell shared the gold that could be mined from the Clark County 1940 Federal Census!
The June Third Saturday meeting of AAGGKY was held on June 15, 2013 at the Clark County Public Library in Winchester, KY. Winchester and Clark County Black citizens shared their memories, histories and family photos as they discussed living and growing up in Winchester and surrounding areas. AAGGKY and the Clark County Public Library co-hosted this gathering. Andy Gary, from the Library shared genealogy resources that are unique to this community, while AAGGKY President Sharyn Mitchell shared the gold that could be mined from the Clark County 1940 Federal Census!
May 2013
The May 2013 Third Saturday meeting of the AAGGKY was on May 18, 2013 at the Eagle Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library. First African Baptist Church Secretary, Phaon Patton, provided us with information about the records kept at her church and how church records can be used for genealogical research. There was a lively discussion on the use of church and funeral home records.
The May 2013 Third Saturday meeting of the AAGGKY was on May 18, 2013 at the Eagle Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library. First African Baptist Church Secretary, Phaon Patton, provided us with information about the records kept at her church and how church records can be used for genealogical research. There was a lively discussion on the use of church and funeral home records.
April 2013
The April 2013 Third Saturday was held at the Carter G. Woodson Center for Interracial Education at Berea College. Pam Smith and E. Ann Neel presented: Endangered Lives: A Conversation Between Descendants of "Master" and Enslaved. Pam is a black communications consultant, while Ann is a white Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women Studies. While researching, it was discovered that one of Pam's enslaved ancestors on her mother’s side had actually been owned by one of Ann’s ancestors. The two told about how this discovery affected their friendship. This was a very moving presentation. There were around 50 in attendance.
The April 2013 Third Saturday was held at the Carter G. Woodson Center for Interracial Education at Berea College. Pam Smith and E. Ann Neel presented: Endangered Lives: A Conversation Between Descendants of "Master" and Enslaved. Pam is a black communications consultant, while Ann is a white Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women Studies. While researching, it was discovered that one of Pam's enslaved ancestors on her mother’s side had actually been owned by one of Ann’s ancestors. The two told about how this discovery affected their friendship. This was a very moving presentation. There were around 50 in attendance.
March 2013
The March 2013 Third Saturday was held on March 16th at the Georgetown-Scott County Museum, 229 E. Main St., Georgetown, KY. Dr. Lindsey Apple, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown College spoke on Scott County native Vice-President Richard Johnson and his relationship with mulatto slave, Julia Chinn, with whom he fathered two daughters. There were 45-50 of us attending this interesting and engaging program. We were given a lot to think about!
The March 2013 Third Saturday was held on March 16th at the Georgetown-Scott County Museum, 229 E. Main St., Georgetown, KY. Dr. Lindsey Apple, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown College spoke on Scott County native Vice-President Richard Johnson and his relationship with mulatto slave, Julia Chinn, with whom he fathered two daughters. There were 45-50 of us attending this interesting and engaging program. We were given a lot to think about!
February 2013
The February 2013 Third Saturday was held on February 16, 2013 at the SAR Genealogical Research Library, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY. There were presentations by Dr. Marion Lane from the DAR and Ric Murphy and Joseph Dooley from the SAR. The topic "Black Patriots of the American Revolution: Tracing African-American Genealogy". There were about 30 in attendance. Many thanks to the NSSAR for a very informative and inspiring program!
The February 2013 Third Saturday was held on February 16, 2013 at the SAR Genealogical Research Library, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY. There were presentations by Dr. Marion Lane from the DAR and Ric Murphy and Joseph Dooley from the SAR. The topic "Black Patriots of the American Revolution: Tracing African-American Genealogy". There were about 30 in attendance. Many thanks to the NSSAR for a very informative and inspiring program!
January 2013
The Second Anniversary of the founding of our group was held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Woodford County Public Library in Versailles, KY. The folks who have presented our programs for the past two years were honored with a year's membership in the Group. There were refreshments, entertainment and a lot of story telling and sharing!! A good time was had by all!!
The Second Anniversary of the founding of our group was held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Woodford County Public Library in Versailles, KY. The folks who have presented our programs for the past two years were honored with a year's membership in the Group. There were refreshments, entertainment and a lot of story telling and sharing!! A good time was had by all!!
