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 Spring!

 
Please join us for our June general meeting on Monday, June 15, at 7:00 pm.  All are welcome! Immediately following our brief business meeting, we look forward to enjoying a presentation from Kalamazoo’s Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter DAR. 
 
In addition, we will hold an annual “Genealogy Materials Swap.” Bring your genealogy resources and other “stuff” you no longer need to the library and swap them for something new to you! (You do not need to bring items to take items home--all are welcome to browse!)
 
KVGS General Meeting featuring Kalamazoo's Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter DARThis event is hybrid: at the Portage District Library (300 Library Lane, Portage, MI) and on Zoom, with socializing, refreshments, and our "Genealogy Swap" beginning at 6:15 pm at the library.  
 
Register in advance if you plan to attend the 7:00 pm meeting via Zoom. Members can expect to receive a meeting reminder email and a Zoom link a few days before the meeting. Zoom visitors, please email us at info@mikvgs.org for the registration link a few days before the meeting. But we will most enjoy seeing your happy faces in person!
 
Following the June 15 general meeting, the KVGS membership will take a brief summer break and meet next on September 21.
 
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 June 18 to see how another perspective can help, then next on September 24. You do not need to be a member to participate.
 
Be sure to check the RESEARCH TRIPS section in the left column of the home page for information about the 2026 Independent Research Trip to Washington, D.C., from Sunday, September 13, through Saturday, September 19. The trip is not limited to KVGS members. All adventurers are welcome! Two Zoom meetings about the trip will be held on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 pm. Email info@mikvgs.org for the registration link.
 
We invite you to visit our EVENTS page often for updates on upcoming summer and fall activities and programs.
 
Suppose you missed an earlier program. Members will find recordings and handouts from previous programs in the MEMBERS section of our website.
 
We look forward to seeing you on June 15!
 
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.
 
Jun
15
KVGS General Meeting featuring Kalamazoo's Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter DAR
  Please join us for our June general meeting at 7 pm, followed by a presentation from Kalamazoo's Lucinda Hindsdale Stone Chapter DAR. Members ...
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Jun
18
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 ...
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Jul
1
Informational Zoom Meeting #1 - Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 13-19)
  The research trip to Washington, DC will be Sept 13 - 19, 2026.  Join us!   Topics to be covered include housing, meals, research at the ...
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Aug
6
Informational Zoom Meeting #2 - Independent Washington, DC Research Trip (Sept 13-19)
  The research trip to Washington, DC will be Sept 13 - 19, 2026.  Join us!   Topics to be covered include housing, meals, ...
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Aug
17
KVGS Ice Cream Social
  What a perfect summer break! Join us for some ice cream and socializing. Play a little genealogy trivia with old friends and new. Preview upcoming ...
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