Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society
LAAAGS 25th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of preserving African American family history, educating the community, and supporting genealogical research.
Dinner will be served, Founders and Past Presidents will be honored, and our featured speaker will be renowned genealogist, author, and lecturer Mr. Tony Burroughs, FUGA.
Event Details
Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel
925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917
Ticket Price
$50 per person
Featured Speaker
Mr. Tony Burroughs, FUGA
About the Celebration
Celebrating 25 Years of Preserving African American Family History
The Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society is proud to commemorate 25 years of service, education, and preservation. Through programs, personal assistance, workshops, guest speakers, field trips, and community resources, LAAAGS continues its mission of promoting African American family history and helping individuals document their family stories.
This silver anniversary celebration will honor the organization’s legacy, recognize Founders and Past Presidents, and bring the community together for an afternoon of history, fellowship, and reflection.
Featured Speaker:
Mr. Tony Burroughs, FUGA
LAAAGS is excited to welcome Mr. Tony Burroughs, FUGA, renowned genealogist, author, lecturer, and Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association. Mr. Burroughs returns to share his knowledge and expertise as part of this milestone celebration.
Also Included With Your Anniversary Ticket
Special Saturday Presentation
Ticket holders are also invited to a special Saturday presentation with Tony Burroughs, FUGA:
“Five Myths of Slavery That Inhibit Genealogists from Finding Their Ancestors”
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with Mr. Burroughs.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: MSU Federal Credit Union HQ2, 3899 Coolidge Road, E Lansing, MI 48823
Purchase Your Anniversary Celebration Ticket
Tickets are $50 per person and include admission to both the Saturday Tony Burroughs presentation and the Sunday 25th Anniversary Celebration, including dinner.
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 . Early ticket purchases are encouraged by August 30, 2026 .
Your ticket helps support LAAAGS as we celebrate 25 years of preserving African American family history and serving the community.