Bronzeville
Historical
Society
Purpose and Goals

To preserve, protect, collect and perpetuate
the records of African Americans who live   
or lived in Chicago·

To recognize the contributions of African
Americans who participated in the
establishment of Chicago and the
surrounding area·

To stimulate interest in the history of
Chicago and black history research·

To stimulate interest in the history research
materials·
To publish genealogical and historical
research materials·
To provide a forum to exchange research
methods and ideas with other members·

To establish a data base for locating family
members throughout the city, state, and the  
nation·

To offer programs by which members can   
obtain knowledge and “how-to”
information on researching their family
history
The Bronzeville / Black ChicagoanHistorical Society was founded in
1999by a  small group of enthusiastic BlackFamily History researchers.
It was chartered in Illinois as a 501 (c) (3)  not-for-profit organization in
2001.  Membership enrollment is ongoing. Volunteer researchers and
advisors are encouraged to join.
Bronzeville Historical Society
773 291-9114
773 291-9115
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