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}} | }} The '''American-French Genealogical Society''', formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives. | ||
The '''American-French Genealogical Society''', formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives. | |||
== Mission Statement == | == Mission Statement == | ||
The mission of the American-French Genealogical Society is: | |||
* To collect, preserve and publish cultural, genealogical, historical and biographical matter relating to Americans of French and French Canadian descent. | The mission of the American-French Genealogical Society is: | ||
* To play an active part in the preservation of French and French Canadian culture and heritage; and highlight the role that they have played in the history of North America. | |||
* To maintain an educational, research and cultural center. | *To collect, preserve and publish cultural, genealogical, historical and biographical matter relating to Americans of French and French Canadian descent. | ||
* To conduct periodic educational programs and conferences to explore cultural, genealogical, and historical topics. | *To play an active part in the preservation of French and French Canadian culture and heritage; and highlight the role that they have played in the history of North America. | ||
* To disseminate cultural, genealogical, historical, and biographical information to members and the general public. | *To maintain an educational, research and cultural center. | ||
*To conduct periodic educational programs and conferences to explore cultural, genealogical, and historical topics. | |||
*To disseminate cultural, genealogical, historical, and biographical information to members and the general public. | |||
== Contact Information == | == Contact Information == | ||
'''E-Mail''': [mailto:info@afgs.org info@afgs.org] | '''E-Mail''': [mailto:info@afgs.org info@afgs.org] | ||
'''Address: '''78 Earle Street<br> Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895-0870 | '''Address: '''78 Earle Street<br> Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895-0870 | ||
'''Telephone:''' (401)-765-6141<br | '''Telephone:''' (401)-765-6141<br> '''Fax:''' 401-597-6290 | ||
'''Fax:''' 401-597-6290 | |||
'''Hours:''' | '''Hours:''' | ||
:Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |||
:Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | :Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | ||
:Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |||
:Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | :Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | ||
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*Established 1978 | *Established 1978 | ||
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== Society Projects == | == Society Projects == | ||
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== Events | == Events - Classes == | ||
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*'''Classes''' | *'''Classes''' | ||
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;Q. What are the society's hours of operation? | ;Q. What are the society's hours of operation? | ||
:A. Open | :A. Open | ||
:Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00.p.m., Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. | :Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00.p.m., Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. | ||
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Revision as of 07:28, 15 April 2011
| American-French Genealogical Society (AFGS) | |
| Established | 1978 |
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| Contact Info | |
| Website | www.afgs.org |
The American-French Genealogical Society, formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives.
Mission Statement[edit | edit source]
The mission of the American-French Genealogical Society is:
- To collect, preserve and publish cultural, genealogical, historical and biographical matter relating to Americans of French and French Canadian descent.
- To play an active part in the preservation of French and French Canadian culture and heritage; and highlight the role that they have played in the history of North America.
- To maintain an educational, research and cultural center.
- To conduct periodic educational programs and conferences to explore cultural, genealogical, and historical topics.
- To disseminate cultural, genealogical, historical, and biographical information to members and the general public.
Contact Information[edit | edit source]
E-Mail: info@afgs.org
Address: 78 Earle Street
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895-0870
Telephone: (401)-765-6141
Fax: 401-597-6290
Hours:
- Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
- What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
- What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
History of the society[edit | edit source]
- Established 1978
Society Projects[edit | edit source]
Current Projects[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]
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Publications[edit | edit source]
Newsletters[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
Events - Classes[edit | edit source]
Events - Classes[edit | edit source]
Events
- Classes
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Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]
- Q. What are the directions to the society?
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- Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
- A. Open
- Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00.p.m., Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.