Jamboree 2016: Researching African American Roots

This year SCGS is proud to offer a full conference track tailored for African American Research at the Genealogy Jamboree and the Genetic Genealogy Conferences.

Speakers include Shannon S. Christmas, MCP; Nicka J. Smith; Crista Cowan; Michael N. Henderson, LCDR, USN Ret; Janice Lovelace, PhD, and Angela Walton-Raji.

Topics covered include DNA Testing; Searching for Ancestors and Living Relatives; Identifying Slave Owners; The Great Migration; Black Benevolent Societies; Research Techniques and Sources; Finding Indian Ancestors in African American Families, and MORE!

In addition to the class sessions, genealogical societies, exhibitors, and vendors with African-American expertise will be on hand in the exhibit hall to answer your questions and help guide you on your path to researching your African American roots.

The exhibit hall is FREE throughout the weekend.

Jamboree offers over 140 other sessions with more than 70 outstanding international, national, and local speakers. There's something for everyone, whether you are new to genealogy, or have been researching family history for years.

Register today!

For speaker information and session times download our flyer.
For details, visit www.genealogyjamboree.com
Discounts are available for SCGS members and those attending both conferences.
Early bird discount until April 23, 2016

"The Future of the Past: Genetic Genealogy 2016"
Thursday, June 2, 2016

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Friday - Sunday, June 3-5, 2016

www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com