Calendar

Upcoming Events

Most monthly meetings are free and open to the public. Workshops and our annual symposium have a small registration fee that supports our programs.

May 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Linn-Henley Research Library, 4th Floor · Birmingham Public Library

Monthly Meeting: Reading Probate Inventories

Patricia Coleman walks through Jefferson County probate inventories from the 1840s–1860s and how to identify enslaved ancestors named in them.

June 6, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Smithfield Branch Library

Beginner Workshop: Your First Family Tree

A hands-on, full-day workshop for those just starting out. Bring what you have — even just a single name. Lunch provided. Free for members; $20 for guests.

July 19, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Virtual (Zoom)

DNA Roundtable: Working with Centimorgans

James Boateng leads an open discussion on interpreting shared cM, building cluster trees, and using DNA Painter for African American match groups.

September 12, 2026 All day Carver Theatre · 4th Avenue North

9th Annual Roots in the Magic City Symposium

Keynote, three breakout tracks, archivist consultations, and a community ancestor wall. Registration opens July 1.

October 18, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Grace Hill Cemetery, North Birmingham

Cemetery Walk: Grace Hill

Guided walk and documentation project. Bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.

To RSVP or ask about accessibility accommodations, email admin@baaggroup.org.