IGHR offers 12 intensive, virtual genealogy courses in 2026, taught by top instructors in their fields. Each course costs $545. What is IGHR?
Learn more at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) is an annual week-long educational institute for genealogists. It differs from a genealogy conference in that attendees register for one course for the entire week, thus allowing them to delve into a specific topic or methodology more deeply than what a typical conference might allow. Hosted by t
06/26/2026
Registration for IGHR Week (July 27-31) ends TOMORROW, June 27, at 11:59 p.m. PACIFIC Time. Don't miss out! Choose from six courses: Scottish, African American, U.S. South, Land Records, and Methodology (Beginning or Advanced). Each course $545 ($50 discount for Georgia Genealogical Society members). Make an investment in your genealogy journey! Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.
06/25/2026
IGHR's Research in the South: Cessions and Territories (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida) is only offered every 3d year. Ths is the year! Offered during IGHR Week (July 27-31). Watch prerecorded sessions at your convenience and meet with the instructors and students live from 11-12:30 p.m. ET daily for questions and review. REGISTRATION ENDS SATURDAY, JUNE 27, AT 11:59 PM. https://ighr.gagensociety.org/south/
06/25/2026
IGHR's Core Course One: Methods & Sources in Practice has sold out! Registration for the other courses offered during IGHR Week (July 27-31) ends this Saturday. https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/
06/24/2026
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06/24/2026
Don't forget -- the deadline to register for IGHR's Scottish Research course is THIS SATURDAY, June 27! https://ighr.gagensociety.org/scottish/
06/23/2026
You've been researching your family history for years -- maybe decades -- and now it's time to take that big next step: IGHR's Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis course. Coordinated by THE Judy Russell, this dedicated team of instructors will truly take you to the next level. Offered during IGHR Week, July 27-31. Registration ends Saturday (June 27) at 11:59 p.m. PACIFIC TIME. https://ighr.gagensociety.org/course-three/
06/22/2026
Scratching your head over how to make your family history research more effective? Give yourself the gift of knowledge. If you take IGHR's Methods and Sources in Practice (Course One) during IGHR Week (July 27-31), you can then take Course Two: Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies this fall (Thursdays, Oct 15-Nov 12). Imagine what you'll have discovered by the end of the year! Registration for Course One ends this Saturday (June 27) at 11:59 PACIFIC TIME. https://ighr.gagensociety.org/course-one/
06/21/2026
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06/20/2026
ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR IGHR WEEK 2026! Remember: even if you've got conflicts that week, all sessions are recorded for watching during the following month. Check out the detailed course descriptions and schedules at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/. Don't miss out on the fun this year!