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 next general meeting on Monday, April 20, at 7:00 pm. Our April meeting will offer a little different twist. We will meet in person at the Kalamazoo Stake Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ. The center is located at 1112 N. Drake Road, Kalamazoo, MI, on the corner of Drake Road and Cryden Avenue. Socializing and refreshments will begin at 6:30 pm. We will return to our usual hybrid-meeting format in May.
 
Immediately following the business meeting, Charlene Miller will present “What Family Search Centers can do to help in your Genealogical Quest.” Char is the primary contact for the Kalamazoo Stake Family History Center and is a member of KVGS. During her talk, Char will provide information about the locations of nearby Centers, the value of the Family History Center’s free premium sites, the Family History Center's Blog, and how to research using FamilySearch.org.
 
Members can expect to receive a meeting reminder a few days before the April 20 meeting. We invite you to watch our Events page for developing details on upcoming activities and programs.
 
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 April 23 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 previous programs in the MEMBERS section of our website.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the Family History Center on April 20.
 
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.
 
Apr
20
KVGS General Meeting/Program - What Family Search Centers can do to help in your Genealogical Quest
  Please join us at 7 p.m. for our April general meeting. This month's meeting will offer a little different twist. We will meet ...
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Apr
23
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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May
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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May
6
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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May
12
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 ...
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