National Genealogical Society

06/24/2026

The James Worris Moore Leadership Academy fosters leadership and diversity in the genealogical community. If you are passionate about genealogy and eager to make an impact, this program is for you!

Participant qualifications and program goals can be found at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/james-worris-moore-leadership-academy/

06/23/2026

Did you attend in-person or virtually? Now's the time to listen to those archived recordings! Access ends July 15, 2026.

06/22/2026

Family history tells the country’s story, and organizations have an opportunity to invite everyone to explore their past and their connection to the nation’s history. NGS is excited to support your efforts to open the doors, virtually or in person, and share all that you offer.

A FREE toolkit is available that points to practical, easy ways to increase outreach, engage a wide range of people, and work with partners to grow the genealogy and family history community. Download the PDF at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/america250/

06/19/2026

The NGS office will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. Our office will reopen on Monday, June 22nd.

06/18/2026

Today is the last day to register for GRIP Genealogy Institute! Join us for a week of in-depth instruction online. Learn more at https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

“I care deeply about genealogical education. If my work has ever helped you better understand a record, or find new family, consider a donation to NGS.”-Judy G Russell

We invite you to join Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, FUGA, The Legal Genealogist®, in supporting the National Genealogical Society’s education programs by donating during America’s 250th anniversary. Judy is challenging family historians and genealogists to support genealogy education by making a one-time donation of $250, or $250 every quarter, or $250 every month, like she is. Or give what you can, by making a one-time donation or a monthly recurring gift. Your donation makes a difference.

To learn more and make a donation, go to bit.ly/jgrchallenge2026

06/15/2026

Did you know that one of the NGS member benefits is a FREE subscription to NewspaperArchive?

It pays to be a member! Learn more at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/member-benefits/

06/13/2026

The James Worris Moore Leadership Academy offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about genealogy and family history to develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to forge a pathway toward leadership in this exciting field.

To apply for the second cohort, individuals must meet at least one of three criteria: be under forty-five years old, have three to five years of family history research experience, or belong to a group underrepresented in NGS. The application deadline is 21 July 2026, and the next cohort is scheduled to begin this fall.

To learn more and to apply, see the NGS website at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/james-worris-moore-leadership-academy/