September 11, 2026
Collaborative program with Black History Museum and Run Richmond 16.19.
Black History Museum is working in conjunction with the National Trust on the theme: “Homecoming” with the sub themes “discover,” “return,” “share.”
September 12, 2026
8 am – 2 pm
The 5th annual Run Richmond 16.19 will take place at Abner Clay Park on Sept. 12, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and feature two courses: a 16.19K run and an 8K run and walk. The opening night event will take place on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m., and a finish festival will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on race day.
September 19, 2026
11 am
Hybrid – VMHC & Virtual
“Share your Summer Discoveries!” An opportunity for members to share family history, discoveries, or activities engaged in over the summer.
Round Robin style that allows opportunity for member engagement.
Short first round: Each member introduces themselves, where they are researching, and the surnames that they are researching.
Second round: members update the membership on any research, discoveries, family connections. 2 to 3 minutes each.
October 24, 2026
11 am
Victoria Baecher Wassmer, our presenter, is a Seattle-based public finance and transportation executive and a descendant of the Quivers family, enslaved during the time of Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Over a 25-year career spanning federal, state, and local governments, she has served as Assistant Secretary and Chief Financial Officer at the U.S Department of Transportation. She will be sharing her research and knowledge of her family genealogy with AAHGS members.
November 7, 2026
11 am to 3 pm
Richmond Public Library, Main Branch
“Memory Lab” sessions for members & guests.
November 21, 2026
11 am
Ms. Chloe Carter, President of the St. John Neumann Foundation, will present “Sacred Spaces: Why Black Catholic Churches Matter to Virginia’s History.” This presentation focuses on Black Catholic Churches as centers for education, civil rights, family history and community leadership.
New officers announced.