Listening: The Initial Consultation
Your opportunity to tell us about your research goals and objectives and to share information you may have already uncovered.
Who We Serve
"No Matter How Far the River Flows It Never Forgets Its Source" – An African Proverb
With a focus on the North American Continent and the Caribbean, Heritage Associates serves clients of American, African American, Caribbean and Native American heritage.
We enrich the lives of people wanting to know their family histories and the influential people, institutions, communities and experiences that impacted their past.
What We Do
We provide a full array of genealogical research and instructional services to individuals, and to organizations including schools, churches and government agencies.
We provide expert genealogical research and training using a three-step, customer driven approach.
Collaborating: Determining the Project Scope
We will prepare a proposal for your review and approval, based on the initial consultation, that states what actions we plan, an estimated schedule and a cost proposal. This allows you to provide input on how the project is conducted.
Reporting: Providing Weekly Updates
We will let you know exactly how the project is progressing and provide an opportunity to agree on any mid-course corrections.
We have collaborated with Dr. Donna Tyler Hollie and Brett M. Tyler on a number of family and community research projects over the several years we have been associated. I can attest to their research skills, professionalism and impressive results. Donna and Brett continue to contribute to our mission of educating the public on the African American.
Karen Hughes White, President and Co-Founder, African American Historical Association of Fauquier County, The Plains, Virginia
Visiting Grandpa in the Country, circa 1968.
I, along with several interested congregants, was blessed by the genealogical research and display of historical artifacts Brother Brett and Sister Donna presented to our members. It was instructive, entertaining and done in a way that even we novices could easily understand. Looking forward to the next Heritage Associates session.
Rev. Dr. Donald R. Kelly, Pastor, Olive Branch Community Church, Sandy Spring, Maryland
A Well-Dressed Child, circa 1920.
My family origins are, to say the least, mysterious, and researching has been frustrating me for more years than I care to recall. Acting on a recommendation, I engaged Heritage Associates and now couldn't be more satisfied. Within just a few days, Brett redirected our search to the correct county and we are seeing real progress.
M. Goodwin, San Diego, California
Georgia Reconstruction Era Legislator, circa 1871.
In February, 2019, Dr. Donna Hollie, of Heritage Associates, presented a Lunch & Learn to the Staff & Residents of Colombiere Jesuit Community in celebration of African American History Month. Her presentation was educational and captivating, filled with historical details and delivered in an engaging, professional and personable manner. We had a fantastic turn–out of staff and Jesuits. The event was held during staff lunch time which is usually “Nap Time” for many of the retired priests.😊 All expressed sincere appreciation to Dr. Hollie for her expertise.
Myron Gelsinger, Cultural Enrichment Program Coordinator, Colombiere Jesuit Community, Baltimore, Maryland
Cute Teenager in the 1930s.
