We serve historians and genealogists who are interested in the Kalamazoo River Valley region - and around the world, too.  Join us!

Members and guests alike, we look forward to seeing you on Monday, June 16, at 7:00 pm for our June general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, John Pierce will discuss "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch.org." John will make his presentation in person at the library.

 

This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments will begin at 6:30 pm at the library. In addition, we will hold an annual "Genealogy Items Swap." Bring the genealogy "stuff" you no longer need to the library and swap it for something you do!

KVGS members can expect to receive a meeting reminder email with a Zoom registration link several days before the meeting. You can also register on Zoom through the EVENTS page.

 

After this meeting, the KVGS membership will take a short break to enjoy a fun-filled summer and some genealogy research. We look forward to seeing you again on September 15.

 

In the meantime, we invite you to visit our RESEARCH TRIPS and EVENTS pages for the latest information on developing activities and plans for the fall. For starters, save the date of September 6 to attend the annual Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highlands Games.

 

Consider joining a seasoned group of genealogy researchers for a research trip in Washington, D.C., the week of September 21 – 27. All are welcome! See the RESEARCH TRIPS section of the website for information about the trip and how to prepare for your visit.

 

KVGS recently added a new feature: monthly Genealogy Help sessions at the Portage District Library's Heritage Room on Thursdays following our general meetings, from 10 am to 12 pm. You can drop in to the library on May 22 and September 18 to see how another perspective can help. You do not need to be a member to participate.

 

Suppose you missed an earlier program. You can find recordings and handouts from many previous programs on our website's MEMBERS section, then the RECORDING/HANDOUTS section. Please make sure to sign in as a member first.

 

See you on June 16, 2025! Then again in September!

 

KVGS Board

 

KVGS is on more than just our own website.  Visit us at the following links to check out our "footprint" on the Internet.

 

Flickr

 

 

We are an organization member of the National Genealogical Society. Visit the NGS website at:  https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

 

Genealogy Calendar of Events:  https://ConferenceKeeper.org

 

 

We are an organization member of the Michigan Genealogical Council. Visit the MGC website at:  https://mimgc.org/

 

Genealogy Calendar of Events:  https://mimgc.org/events-calendar/