National Genealogical Society

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Why Join NGS?

Genealogical research will lead you down fascinating paths where you'll learn not only about your ancestors, but also about history, culture, and yourself. By joining the National Genealogical Society you will become a member of the genealogical community at large. NGS keeps you abreast of genealogical issues through its publications and provides opportunities for conferences, research trips, and educational courses that will help you learn to conduct more sophisticated research.  Learn about all benefits.

Download a membership brochure (PDF 1.2 MB).

Individual or Family Membership

Basic memberships are available for one-, two-, or three-year periods, and an extra family member can be added for a reasonable fee. Learn more.

Organizational Subscriptions

Libraries, societies, or family organizations can subscribe to the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, NGS Magazine, and UpFront with NGS, an online newsletter. Organizational subscriptions do not include member benefits or access to NGS members-only web resources. Learn more.

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Begin saving money on conference or course registration the minute you join NGS. Ready?

Questions?

Contact NGS Member Services at membership@ngsgenealogy.org.

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Conferences & Events


2009 NGS Family History Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, includes four full days of lectures, networking luncheons, and workshops featuring nationally known genealogical speakers—all for only a few dollars per session.

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Renew your membership online.

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