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 Holidays and a Very Merry New Year!

 
 
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Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society wishes you happy holidays and a joyous new year!
 
As in prior years, our members will not meet during December, but we look forward to seeing you Monday evening, January 15, 2024, at 7 pm, for our January General meeting. 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. Or, register on Zoom through the EVENTS page. KVGS members can expect to receive a meeting reminder and Zoom registration link a few days before the meeting.
 
Immediately following our business meeting, Portage District Library Historian and lifelong resident of Kalamazoo County Steve Rossio will present “One Room Schools: Understanding the Development of Michigan One Room Schools.”
 
 
Steve Rossio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Using examples from Kalamazoo County, Steve will take us through the development of public schools here in Michigan from pre-statehood up to the American Civil War. He will also discuss the many myths associated with early schools and whether they are true or false.
                                      
Until then, if you missed an earlier program, such as Cathy A Dailey's excellent November 2023 program, "Using Alternative Resources to Fill the Blanks," or perhaps you missed one of our informative Skills Sessions from September 2020 to June 2023, you're not too late! You will find program recordings and handouts for many programs under our website's MEMBERS/RECORDINGS section. You must remember to log in as a member first.
 
Best wishes to you all in the New Year. See you January 15, 2024!
 
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.
 

Jan
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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 ...

Jan
15
KVGS General Meeting
  Please join us Monday evening, January 15, at 7 pm for our January 2024 General meeting. Following the business meeting, Portage District Library Local Historian ...

Feb
5
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 ...

Feb
19
KVGS General Meeting
  Please join us Monday evening, February 19, at 7 pm for our  February 2024 General meeting. Following the business meeting, ACPL Senior Genealogy Librarian Kate ...

Mar
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 ...

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/