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IGHR offers 12 intensive, virtual genealogy courses in 2026, taught by top instructors in their fields. Each course costs $545. What is IGHR?

Learn more at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) is an annual week-long educational institute for genealogists. It differs from a genealogy conference in that attendees register for one course for the entire week, thus allowing them to delve into a specific topic or methodology more deeply than what a typical conference might allow. Hosted by t

he Georgia Genealogical Society, IGHR attendees travel from across the country and around the globe to attend the popular institute. It's important to understand that IGHR is not just for individuals whose research involves Georgia or southern ancestry. The institute is for genealogists of ALL backgrounds and skill levels from beginning to advanced. It educates hobbyists and professionals alike. Traditionally IGHR enrolls about 400 attendees each summer. 2021 attendees were from 45 states, Canada, & the Netherlands. Established in 1962, IGHR is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary! You can view 2022 course offerings at https://bit.ly/3koLLDZ.

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04/24/2026

Feeling a little overwhelmed with the explosion of genealogy education webinars on all kinds of topics over the last few years? IGHR's focused courses led by expert instructors can put you back on track to find those elusive ancestors. Virtual | recorded | detailed syllabus & a chance to hang out online with fellow genealogists interested in the same topic. Find out more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

04/22/2026

Struggling to find your Scottish ancestors? How about a full course on Scottish research? IGHR's "Scottish Research: The Fundamentals and Beyond" can answer your questions and give new direction to your research. Offered during IGHR week (July 27-31), it's virtual and recordings will be available for 30 days. Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/scottish/.

04/20/2026

IGHR's 2026 schedule is over one-quarter finished! Don't miss out on the remaining 10 exciting courses: the core methodology courses, Scottish/New York/African American/South Carolina research, land records, writing genealogical proofs, and southern research (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida). All virtual & recordings available for 30 days. Find out more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

04/18/2026

Land records are a critical resource for genealogy research but understanding them is not intuitive. Between the legal language, wildly varying ways of describing boundaries and land divisions, and complicated chains of custody through time, land records require some focused study. Get that with IGHR's "Understanding Land Records," offered during IGHR week (July 27-31). All virtual with recordings available for 30 days. Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/land/.

04/17/2026

IGHR 2026's Writing Genealogical Proofs course has sold out! Sign up for the wait list here: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/writing/. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take the IGHR course(s) you're interested in this year! Find the course list here: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

04/16/2026

Whether you're new to genealogy, returning after an absence, or just needing to fill in the gaps in your research process, IGHR's "Course Course One: Methods and Sources in Practice" is a key step to advance your research. Offered July 27-31 | virtual | recordings available for 30 days. Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/course-one/.

04/14/2026

Genealogy methodology is the core of any serious research process. Not only that, it helps you find things you'd never locate otherwise. IGHR offers three core methodology virtual courses covering you from beginner to advanced. With IGHR's new once-a-week AND traditional IGHR week structure, you can now take all three courses within a year! Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

04/12/2026

IGHR week, July 27-31, offers six exciting genealogy education courses! All virtual with outstanding teams of expert instructors and recordings available for 30 days. Learn more about the courses and register at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/

04/03/2026

IGHR's new "Writing Genealogical Proofs Using Documentary and Genetic Evidence" course featuring legendary instructors Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG®, CGG® and Thomas W. Jones, CG®, CGG®, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, is filling up fast! Don't wait to secure your seat. Offered once weekly on Tuesdays June 2-30. Hands-on | virtual | recordings available for 30 days. https://ighr.gagensociety.org/writing/

04/01/2026

Further your African American genealogy education with IGHR's "Building African American Families: Records, Resources & Documentation" course, offered during IGHR's full-time week (27-31 July). Virtual | recordings available for 30 days | outstanding instructors! Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/african-american/.

03/31/2026

Have you noticed IGHR's new once-a-week format? Offered in addition to the traditional full-time IGHR week (July 27-31), IGHR now has six courses offered once-a-week throughout the year. Convenient, flexible AND allows you take more than one IGHR course a year! Check them out and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

03/28/2026

Doing genealogy research in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and/or Florida? You need to take IGHR's Research in the South: Cessions and Territories course! Offered during IGHR's full-time week (July 27-31) | all virtual | recordings available for 30 days. Find out more and register at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/south/.

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What is IGHR?

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) is an annual week-long educational institute for genealogists. It differs from a genealogy conference in that attendees register for one course for the entire week, thus allowing them to delve into a specific topic or methodology more deeply than what a typical conference might allow.

Hosted by the Georgia Genealogical Society, IGHR attendees travel from across the country and around the globe to attend. IGHR is not just for individuals whose research involves Georgia or southern ancestry. The institute is for genealogists of all backgrounds and skill levels from beginning to advanced. It educates hobbyists and professionals alike. Traditionally IGHR enrolls about 300 attendees each summer.

IGHR 2019 will take place Sunday, 21 July 2019-Friday, 26 July 2019 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel in Athens, Georgia. Be sure to come a day early on Saturday, 20 July 2019, for our FREE Family History & Genealogy Expo sponsored by FamilySearch. Registration for 2019 courses opens Saturday, 2 March 2019, with a rolling schedule. Visit ighr.gagensociety.org for details such as course descriptions, tuition price, accommodations, etc.

IGHR’s history is more than fifty years old. Established in 1962, the institute’s first session was held at Howard College––now Samford University––in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded by Elizabeth Wood Thomas, the institute was originally known as the Willo Institute of Genealogy.