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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 the 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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12/15/2025

Feeling like your knowledge of DNA is lacking? Or need to make sure you have a firm foundation in DNA research? IGHR 2026's Genetics for Genealogists: Fundamentals of DNA is your ticket to advancement in your research. Offered Saturdays, March 14-May 2, 2026. $545 ($50 discount for Georgia Genealogical Society members!). Registration is open. Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/dna/.

12/14/2025

IGHR wishes you a Happy Hanukkah and great success in 2026 learning more about your family history!

12/13/2025

Pick your IGHR 2026 course now! Registration for ALL courses is open. Each course is $545 (with a $50 discount for Georgia Genealogical Society members). Learn more and make your selection here: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/

12/12/2025

Are you an avid genealogist who wants to help a special genealogist in your life grow and improve in the field? Give the gift of an IGHR Gift Certificate! You can purchase a gift certificate for an entire course at our website or help your friend or loved one pick out a course and tell them you'll reimburse them for however much you like. Keep the genealogy hobby and profession growing! Courses offered for all levels of experience and so many different interests. Find out more about the courses at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/. Then get the gift certificate at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-gift-certificate/.

12/04/2025

The IGHR 2026 schedule is complete! All dates and course descriptions/schedules are now on the website so if you checked earlier and didn't find the course information you were looking for, try again. Registration is open for ALL courses. Visit the website at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

12/03/2025

We are seeking Zoom Keepers for IGHR 2026! Zoom Keepers help instructors manage the virtual classroom and should be comfortable using Zoom tools for running a meeting. Selected candidates will receive complimentary registration for their course! Visit this link to learn more and apply: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/call-for-ighr-2026-zoom-keepers/.

12/02/2025

Want to support genealogy education? Why not make a donation today to one of IGHR's two scholarships: the Frazine K. Taylor African American Research Scholarship and the Birdie Monk Holsclaw IGHR Scholarship? Learn more and make your donation online or by check at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/scholarships/.

11/28/2025

Thinking about holiday gifts? Give the genealogist in your life an extra special gift: a gift certificate for an IGHR 2026 course! Courses offered for all levels of experience and so many different interests. Find out more about the courses at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/. Then get the gift certificate at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-gift-certificate/.

11/27/2025

We at IGHR wish all of you such a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Ready for some structured genealogy education in 2026 to build a firm foundation? IGHR offers three core methodology courses that can now be completed in 1-1.5 years. Start wherever you're at: Course One and Course Three are offered during IGHR Week (July 7-31, 2026) and Course Two is once-a-week in the fall (October 15-November 12). $545 per course ($50 discount for GGS members). Learn more at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-2026/

11/25/2025

The Internet has been such a gift for genealogists...but do you really know how to use research repositories? Maybe you suspect there's more to it than you know? Cyndi Ingle of Cyndi's List is coordinating the IGHR 2026 course for you! Offered Saturdays, March 12-April 16, 2026. $545 ($50 discount for GGS members). Seven expert instructors! Check out the detailed description and schedule and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/repositories/.

11/24/2025

"Genetics for Genealogists: Fundamentals of DNA" is for anyone who wants to get a firm foundation in DNA research before moving forward, whether you're a beginner or have been going it on your own. Offered on Saturdays, March 14-May 2, 2026. $545 ($50 discount for GGS members). Registration is open! https://ighr.gagensociety.org/dna/

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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.