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!

 
As is our custom, the KVGS membership will take a short break from our regular monthly meetings to enjoy the beautiful Michigan summer and do a little genealogical research. 
 
Members and guests alike, we look forward to seeing you again on September 15 at the Portage District Library, located at 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, or via Zoom. Socializing and refreshments will begin at 6:30 pm at the library, with a brief business meeting and an informative program starting at 7:00 pm. Watch the website and the events page for updates on the developing fall program details.
 
Speaking of fall, we invite you to join us for an "Independent Research Trip to Washington, D.C." the week of September 21 – 27.  Perhaps you'd like to bring along your non-genealogist friends who would like to tour DC and the area!
 
Please visit the Research Trips/Washington DC section on the website for a flyer and additional information about this trip, as well as some advanced preparation tips. We've also scheduled two informative Zoom meetings at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9, and Thursday, August 7. Registration links are available through the events page and the trip flyer. We'd love it if you could join us!
 
Another event to look forward to this fall is the annual Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games, scheduled for Saturday, September 6. Information about this event is available on the events page.
 
KVGS added a new feature this past year: monthly "Genealogy Help" sessions at the Portage District Library's Heritage Room, held on Thursdays following our general meetings from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Drop by the library on 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 in the Members section of our website, specifically in the Recordings/Handouts section. Please make sure to sign in as a member first.
 
Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to seeing you on September 15! Or sooner!
 
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/
Aug
4
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 ...
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Aug
7
Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 21 - 27) - Informational Zoom Meeting #2
  Register to join a Thursday, August 7 Zoom meeting for details about the Washington, DC research trip, Sept 21-27, 2025.  Trip details are listed under ...
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Sep
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 ...
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Sep
3
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 ...
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Sep
6
The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Save the Date!   The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games Kindleberger Park 122 N. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI 49004 Saturday, September 6 Admission ...
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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/
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