Bronzeville Historical Society |
Purpose and Goals To preserve, protect, collect and perpetuate the records of African Americans who live or lived in Chicago· To recognize the contributions of African Americans who participated in the establishment of Chicago and the surrounding area. To stimulate interest in the history of Chicago and black history research. To stimulate interest in the history research materials· To publish genealogical and historical research materials· To provide a forum to exchange research methods and ideas with other members· To establish a data base for locating family members throughout the city, state, and the nation· To offer programs by which members can obtain knowledge and “how-to” information on researching their family history |
The Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society was founded in 1999 by a small group of enthusiastic Black Family History researchers. It was chartered in Illinois as a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization in 2001. Membership enrollment is ongoing. Volunteer researchers and advisors are encouraged to join. |
773 291-9115 |
I f you are interested in sharing your Migration story .... Please contact us ARE YOU FROM MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS, TENNESEE, GEORGIA , ALABAMA OR LOUISIANA.... |
The Great Migration Exhibition is FREE Now at Pullman State Historic Site 11111 S. Forrestville Ave., Chicago OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY until March 22, 2010 11:00AM TO 3:00PM CALL 773 660-2341 FOR GROUP RESERVATIONS CALL 773 291 9115 for info |