The AAFD project is hosted by the Central Virginia History Researchers (CVHR), a partnership among local historians, anthropologists, database designers, and community residents. CVHR is developing an on-line database for connecting African-American families to their antebellum roots and tracing patterns of community formation in the post-bellum period.
We are experimenting with ways to trace ante-bellum ancestors, locate descendants of enslaved individuals, visualize communities, and map social networks.CVHR meets monthly at Monticello and welcomes visitors. Read our blog to learn more.