Meet our Organizers
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.
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