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IGHR - Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

IGHR is an annual week-long institute for genealogy education, held via Zoom during the last week of July. In 2025, two week-by-week courses are also offered.

Each course costs $545. Learn more at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ 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 typic

al 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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07/17/2025

IGHR is offering three free evening sessions, July 28, 29, and 30, 2025. These will be good storytelling with solid methodology woven throughout. See the website for details and register today!
https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-2025/evening-sessions/

07/05/2025

Registration for IGHR 2025's summer session (July 27-August 1) ends TODAY at just before midnight! Don't miss out. Eleven top-quality courses to choose from: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July for those in the United States! And for everyone: don't forget that IGHR 2025 summer session registration ENDS TOMORROW (July 5th). There's just enough time to pick your course and register: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/. "See" you there, July 27-August 1!

07/03/2025

Need help with your family history research? Don't miss out on the chance to take an IGHR 2025 course to take you to the next level! Choose from the course list at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/ but be sure to register by this Saturday at 11:59 p.m.!

07/02/2025

IGHR 2025 (virtual) is full-time during the week of July 27-August 1. Can't take that amount of time off? Got Southern ancestors? J. Mark Lowe's "Research in the South: Colonial States" is our most flexible course. All presentations are pre-recorded. Watch when you can, then join the students and instructors for scheduled live Q&A sessions during the week. This course is always one of our most popular picks for a reason! Check it out and register at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/course-nine/

07/01/2025

It's time to pick your IGHR 2025 summer session course! The summer session runs from July 27-August 1st. Have a conflict during that time? No worries -- sessions are recorded and can be watched later. We look forward to seeing you at IGHR 2025! https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/

06/30/2025

IGHR has something for everyone! Choose from one of three methodology courses or advanced DNA. Are your interests more specialized? How about courses in African American, Japanese (new!), English, Pennsylvania, or U.S. southern research? You can also learn advanced land platting or how to unearth your family's past using maps (also new!). Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/. Registration ends this Saturday! (July 5th)

06/29/2025

Don't miss IGHR 2025's summer session! Registration ends on July 5th, and there's a virtual class seat waiting for you. Methodology, DNA, African American, Pennsylvania, English ancestry, mapping -- there's something for everyone. Summer session July 27-August 1st. Enjoy looking through the list of courses and choose yours soon! https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/

06/28/2025

Are you planning to register for the IGHR 2025 summer session? ONE WEEK LEFT until registration ends on Saturday, July 5, at 11:59 p.m. Not sure what IGHR is all about? Eleven top-notch genealogy courses run concurrently on full days during the week of July 27-August 1. Choose from courses focused on beginning/intermediate/advanced methodology, mapping/plats, DNA, or African American, English, Pennsylvania, or Japanese ancestry. All courses recorded and recordings available for two weeks afterwards. Learn more and choose your course at: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-2025/.

06/27/2025

Been attending IGHR for years? Well, take a look at our three NEW courses! Choose from the only Japanese genealogy course, a brand new way to look at using maps, and learning to do Pennsylvania-specific research. We're holding a spot for you! Learn more and register at https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/. Registration ends July 5th!

06/26/2025

There's a course for everyone at IGHR 2025. Choose from one of 11 virtual courses during July 27-August 1. Wouldn't you love to spend time with some of the best instructors in the business today? Give yourself that gift. Registration ends July 5th. https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/

06/25/2025

The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) -- all virtual -- has a core set of courses to help you fill in gaps and advance in your genealogy research. Build a strong foundation for your family history passion - choose one today! For more information and to register: https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ighr-courses/

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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.