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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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=== '''Events''' | === '''Events - Classes''' === | ||
Events | |||
*'''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. | ||
[[Category:Societies]] | [[Category:Societies]] | ||