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!

Welcome All!

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 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.
 

KVGS Memberships

 
 
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/

May
23
2025 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
  The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the National Genealogical Society and is pleased to provide information on their upcoming family history conference. ...

Jun
2
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 ...

Jun
4
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 ...

Jun
16
KVGS General Meeting / Program - John Pierce, "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch.org"
  Please join us at 7 pm on June 16 for our June general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, John Pierce will present "Understanding Full-Text Search ...

Jul
9
Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 21-27) - Informational Zoom Meeting #1
  Register to join a Wednesday, July 9 Zoom meeting for details about the Washington, DC research trip, Sept 21-27, 2025.  Trip details are listed under ...

Visit Us on Flickr
Stop over to Flickr.com to see the images uploaded from the KVGS collection. Visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikvgs/