National Genealogical Society

National Genealogical Society 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.

Go to the NGS Learning Center to uncover FREE resources including our booklet Belonging: Creating a Welcoming Community ...
09/24/2026

Go to the NGS Learning Center to uncover FREE resources including our booklet Belonging: Creating a Welcoming Community for Everyone – An Inclusion Toolkit for Genealogical Organizations.

NGS offers these resources to support people and genealogy organizations become more welcoming and inclusive. Learn more at www.ngsgenealogy.org/belonging-resources/

Have Upstate New York ancestors? Now is the time to research their story. Research in the States Upstate New York can he...
09/23/2026

Have Upstate New York ancestors? Now is the time to research their story. Research in the States Upstate New York can help. Available in two formats in the NGS Book Store at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/books/.

What's your plan? Help others create a plan by sharing yours in the comments below.
09/22/2026

What's your plan? Help others create a plan by sharing yours in the comments below.

New on Upfront. Read it now at upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2026/09/hispanic-heritage-month-2026-resources.html
09/21/2026

New on Upfront. Read it now at upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2026/09/hispanic-heritage-month-2026-resources.html

Upfront Flashback. Read about genealogy and location in the Upfront blog article, It's All About Location at upfront.ngs...
09/18/2026

Upfront Flashback.
Read about genealogy and location in the Upfront blog article, It's All About Location at upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2024/11/its-all-about-location.html

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Start your research today with a list of resources on Upfront with NGS, ...
09/15/2026

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Start your research today with a list of resources on Upfront with NGS, upfront.ngsgenealogy.org

ConferenceKeeper.org is a free NGS service. Check it out for the latest announcements and subscribe to the FREE newslett...
09/14/2026

ConferenceKeeper.org is a free NGS service. Check it out for the latest announcements and subscribe to the FREE newsletter.

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