Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society
Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society -- Kalamazoo, MI

Welcome to the KVGS website!

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

Happy Michigan Winter!

Please join us for our next general meeting on Monday, March 16, at 7:00 pm. 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. Members and guests alike are always welcome.
 
Immediately following the business meeting, Jessica Brooks will present “Serendipity & Family History.” Jessica will make her presentation at the library.
 
Is it luck, coincidence, or something else? We've all experienced them...a chance encounter, access to records we thought were lost, being in the right place at the right time, or any number of surprises that just might border on miraculous. Serendipitous moments in our family history research happen when we least expect them and often lead to exciting and meaningful discoveries.
 
KVGS members can expect to receive a meeting reminder email with a Zoom registration link several days before the meeting. Visitors wishing to attend via Zoom are invited to contact us at info@mikvgs.org to request a registration link. We hope you will consider attending in person. We would love the opportunity to see you and to catch up at the library!
 
KVGS continues to offer monthly "Genealogy Help" sessions in the Portage District Library's Heritage Room on Thursdays following our general meetings, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Drop by the library on March 19 to see how another perspective can help. You do not need to be a member to participate.
 
Suppose you missed an earlier program. Members can find recordings and handouts from many previous programs in the MEMBERS section of our website.
 
We look forward to seeing you on March 16. See the website’s Events page for developing details on upcoming activities and programs.
 
Best regards,
 
KVGS Board
 
 

KVGS on Social Media and Other Sites

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

Memberships & MI Pioneer Certificates

 

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/
 

 
MGC Pioneer Certificate Program:  https://mimgc.org/pioneer-certificates/
 
If you are thinking of applying for a Michigan Pioneer Certificate and wish to know more about the KVGS Mentoring Program, contact Janine Cotugno at janinecotugno@yahoo.com. We’ve also added a document sharing application tips on the “Forms, Tools, and Tips” page of the KVGS website.
 

Mar
16
KVGS General Meeting/Program - Jessica Brooks, Serendipity & Family History
  Please join us for our March general meeting at 7 pm. Members and guests alike are always welcome!   This event is hybrid: at ...

Mar
19
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions
    Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to ...

Apr
1
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG)
  Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help ...

Apr
6
Board Meeting
  Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom.  If you want to ...

Apr
14
DNA Special Interest Group (SIG)
  Meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Individuals interested in understanding and applying DNA to their genealogical research ...