Identity Quest

Genealogy Conference and Heritage Celebration

Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

Learn about the latest research tools to help you find your identity and view heritage research demonstrations. Attend in person or virtually!

This free conference features national speaker Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI). The Initiative was born from a historical legacy of activism and education. Morris is a direct descendant of Douglass and Booker T. Washington.

For those attending in-person, African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble, Incorporated (ARISE) will perform at the conference. ARISE is made up of voices in Kansas who are dedicated to uplifting, sharing history and inspiring peace through song and storytelling. Their work aims to educate people of all cultures about the significance of spirituals, from the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement.

Activities during the conference will encourage everyone to engage in the quest for their identity. Experts will present on genealogical research, DNA, family trees and how to research your family history. 

Visit the Identity Quest webpage for a full list of presenters.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. To attend virtually the day of the event, visit the Identity Quest webpage: https://tscpl.org/genealogy/identity-quest

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