Welcome to the New Jersey Chapter of the
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For over 35 years, the New Jersey Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, aka NJAAHGS, has strived to preserve African ancestral family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by promoting research and disseminating information throughout the community. We seek to create a network of persons with similar interest, sharing our experiences and resources to assist members in documenting their histories.
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EMAIL: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJAAHGS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aahgs_nj_/
Website: AAHGSNJ.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJAAHGS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aahgs_nj_/
Website: AAHGSNJ.com
Chapter Activities
The activities of the chapter are in keeping with the objectives of the national society - to promote scholarly research and publication of African American History and the African Diaspora genealogy, and to provide a network within which members may share their research techniques and findings.
The activities of the chapter are in keeping with the objectives of the national society - to promote scholarly research and publication of African American History and the African Diaspora genealogy, and to provide a network within which members may share their research techniques and findings.
AAHGS-NJ MEETING
- Sat. May 16 2026 -
at 11 am
via Zoom
Please email [email protected] to register
Click on the flyers below for more event information or to register
Join the Drake House Museum and the New Jersey Historical Commission on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Plainfield, New Jersey at 11:00am for the dedication and unveiling of a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail marker honoring the life of Caesar (last name unknown) whose legacy represents the sacrifices and contributions of African Americans to the Revolutionary War era in New Jersey.
NJ Historical Commission
NJ BLACK HISTORY EVENTS
- Click Here for more information -
June 27, 2026
Photo credit: Lawnside School circa 1940. Works Progress Administration
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Lawnside, New Jersey was officially established as the first northern independent, self-governing Black municipality on March 29, 1926.
In the twentieth century, Lawnside became well known for its jazz scene and several nationally recognized celebrities and performers visited the various jazz clubs in the town. Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King in 1968, Lawnside passed a resolution to honor his birthday as a holiday and thus became the first municipality to honor him in this way. Please check out our "Lawnside: New Jersey's First Black Incorporated Town" presentation at www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMsGApq0ut4 For information about Lawnside Heritage Day, visit www.lawnsideday.com. |
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