AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MARYLAND CHAPTER
Who Are We?
AAHGS-PGCMD
is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting Black history in Prince George's County.
Through our activities, we aim to engage the community in historical and
genealogical studies of African Americans residing in the area.
Chapter History
AAHGS-PGCM The Prince George’s County, Maryland Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS-PGCMD) was organized in July 1994 and
chartered on the 28 April 1995.
The Chapter was organized by President Carolyn Corpening Collins Rowe, Secretary Lillie Atkinson and Treasurer Jane Taylor Thomas.
The Chapter exceeded the requirement of 10 members. Instead, 18 became chartered
members.
CHARTER MEMBERS
1. Rita Andrews
2. Lillie Atkinson *
3. Daisy Bynum
4. Lawrence Carter
5. Rose Carter
6. James Dyson
7. Delphine Fox-Lynch
8. Michael Grant
9. Dwight Johnson
10. Vondell Johnson*
11. Charles Robinson
12. Carolyn Rowe
13. Jane Thomas
14. Diane Thompkins
15. John Walker
16. Edwin Washington*
17. Beverly Woods
18. Clifford Woods* *Deceased
Get Involved
Join us in our mission to promote Black history and genealogy. Your efforts can make a difference in preserving the rich history of African Americans in our county.
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