This is a beginner-level workshop meant to start you on your genealogical journey! Your instructor will guide you through accessing materials through certain databases and archives, understanding sources and how to interpret them, and creating your own family tree. Although some of the content specifically looks at African American Genealogy tips and tricks, the skills learned in these workshops can be used by anyone interested in genealogy who doesn’t know where to start.

$20/person. Refreshments will be served.

About Your Instructor

Kiana Wilkerson is the Research Associate to Dr. Vanessa Northington Gamble, University Professor of Medical Humanities at George Washington University. In this position, she researches the areas of African American medical history, history of medicine and public health.

She is a graduate from the College of William and Mary as well as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Kiana has experience in archaeology, history, and genealogy, which has developed her skills in museum research and engagement. When she is not reading comics, writing, or going to the movies, she enjoys spending time with her cat, Walt, her family, and friends.