Unlock Your Roots at Iowa’s Black History Museum | Des Moines News

Discover how the African American Museum of Iowa is helping families uncover their roots with a free, on-site genealogy hub powered by Family Search. Open since 2021, this dedicated space offers two computers, Wi-Fi, and expert volunteer support every Saturday—starting July 11—to guide you through tracing your Black heritage, even when records are scarce. From Freedman’s Bank archives to census data, this initiative turns history into personal stories, making Black history in Iowa accessible to all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6225c5ab311cf2fb