For generations. Past. Present. Future. NGS, a non-profit founded in 1903, is the premier U.S. national society for beginners to advanced family historians.
Our mission is to inspire, connect, and lead the family history community. We foster collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy.
06/08/2026
GRIP Genealogy Institute is offering FREE evening sessions to everyone, 22-25 June at 7pm ET. Pre-registration is required. Learn more about the presenters, their topics, and the Zoom links to register by using the QR code or by copying and pasting the following link: https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/youre-invited-grip-virtual-evening-sessions-2026/
06/06/2026
06/05/2026
06/04/2026
Membership has its benefits! Are you an NGS member? There are so many reasons for becoming a member. Learn more at the NGS website, https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
06/03/2026
Ready for genealogy education this summer? Join NGS at GRIP! Virtual and In-Person courses available. Learn more at the GRIP website https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/.
06/02/2026
It's HERE! The long-awaited second edition of Mastering Genealogical Proof by Dr. Thomas W Jones is available for purchase. Order your copy today at the NGS Store at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/.
06/01/2026
LGBTQIA+ community archives are an essential resource for family historians. Today's post on Upfront with NGS includes archives to consider in your research. Read it at https://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/
05/31/2026
We want to thank everyone who joined us in Fort Wayne for an incredible week of learning, collaboration, and connection. From sessions and workshops to the exhibit hall and library visits, it was wonderful to see the genealogy community come together once again.
And now, we look ahead! We are excited to announce that the NGS 2027 Family History Conference will take place 19–22 May 2027 in Madison.
We hope to see you there! What are you already looking forward to for next year?
As the NGS 2026 Family History Conference comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, and exhibited this week. Your passion for family history and dedication to the genealogy community made this conference truly special.
Thank you for the conversations, collaboration, and enthusiasm shared throughout the week. We are especially grateful to our sponsors and exhibitors for helping make this event possible.
Safe travels home, and we hope to see you again next year in Madison, Wisconsin!
05/30/2026
Outstanding genealogy scholarship and writing were recognized through the 2026 NGS Awards for Excellence.
This year’s winners highlight the depth and diversity of genealogical research, publishing, and scholarship across the field.
Genealogy & Family History Book Competition:
Kyle Hurst, Ancestors of Leonard Harold Walker DeBernardi & Judith Elaine Ontko
Honorable Mention:
Aaron N. Bouschor, The Bouschor Family of the Upper Peninsula: The Ancestors
Genealogy Resources:
Barbara Vines Little, Researcher's Guide to Virginia's Historical Records
NGSQ Article Award:
Shannon Green, CG, CGG, CGL, “Stephen Hicks of Flushing, Queens County, New York: Identifying His Children Through Uncommon Sources”
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees for their exceptional contributions to genealogy research and publishing.
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