National Genealogical Society

National Genealogical Society For generations. Past. Present. Future. NGS, a non-profit founded in 1903, is the premier U.S. national society for beginners to advanced family historians.

Our mission is to inspire, connect, and lead the family history community. We foster collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy.

07/25/2025

Did you miss the chance to hear Jari Honora discuss his research into Pope Leo’s family history? Our Culture Conversatio...
07/17/2025

Did you miss the chance to hear Jari Honora discuss his research into Pope Leo’s family history? Our Culture Conversation with him is now available on our YouTube channel. Listen to it now at https://youtu.be/OeoDDH8AxuM

Download our FREE America250 Toolkit for Genealogy and Family History Organizations. This toolkit offers practical, easy...
07/03/2025

Download our FREE America250 Toolkit for Genealogy and Family History Organizations. This toolkit offers practical, easy ways to do outreach, engage a wide range of people, and work with partners to grow the genealogy and family history community.
Available now at https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/america250/.

Scenes from the NGS team’s site visit to Ft Wayne to prep for the 2026 conference. We hope you’ll join us next year.
06/26/2025

Scenes from the NGS team’s site visit to Ft Wayne to prep for the 2026 conference. We hope you’ll join us next year.

06/25/2025
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06/19/2025

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Falls Church, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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For Generations Past, Present, and Future

The National Genealogical Society (NGS), a non-profit organization founded in 1903, is the premier national society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.