1997

February

A few genealogy enthusiasts gathered in the living room of Margaret Henderson to talk about the "How-To" of genealogy research. During this meeting, Paul Bontemps, professor emeritus of Black History and Literature at MIT, Simmons College and Wellesley College, encouraged the group to start a New England Chapter of AAHGS.

April 5

The first meeting was held at the Waltham National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) through the efforts of the new archivist, Stacie Scarver.

May 17

During a meeting held at the Bedford Town Center, Paul Bontemps, Margaret Henderson and Stacie Scarver were elected as Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Steering Committee, respectively.

June

A request to be accepted as a chapter was submitted to the AAHGS National organization with a list of charter members.

August 15

Death of Paul Bontemps.

August 16

John Moore became acting chapter President.

1998

February

Notification was received from National AAHGS that New England had been accepted as an Official Chapter.

2002

August

5th Anniversary of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, New England Chapter.

2003

October
Death of Chapter Vice President Victor Metoyer

2007