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Geneaology Workshop with Brian Sheffey: Tracing Our Roots. Honoring Our Stories

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Tracing Our Roots 

Featuring
Brian Sheffey
Director of the Center for Family History
International African American Museum

Join the YMI Cultural Center for a welcoming genealogy workshop centered on community, memory, and legacy. This gathering invites participants to explore family history as a shared practice—one that honors ancestors, preserves stories, and connects personal journeys to our collective past.

Whether you are beginning your research or continuing long-held work, this workshop offers tools, insight, and space to learn together.

Date
February 21, 2026

Time
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location
Dickson Classroom
YMI Cultural Center
39 S Market St
Asheville, NC 28801

Open to all experience levels.
Registration required

Registration
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