Grays Harbor Genealogical Society

04/10/2026

If you're interested in attending the April 11 GHGS meeting, we'll be at the ABERDEEN library (not our usual Hoquiam Library location). Our meeting starts at 10. The program is "Hidden in Plain Sight: Using Historic Washington Newspapers for Genealogy" with Crystal Hicks from the State Library.

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03/13/2026

03/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, March 14, for our next meeting! If you've been curious about using artificial intelligence to write your family story, join us! We are excited to hear our member Forrest Adams share his experience. Hoquiam Library downstairs meeting room, 10:00 a.m. For more information, email us at Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com.

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02/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 14, for our next meeting! It's going to be relaxed and fun as we share our favorite Valentine story. 10:00 a.m., at the Hoquiam Library downstairs meeting room. For more information, email us at Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com.

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01/20/2026

The city of Aberdeen is seeking a qualified volunteer or pro bono professional or organization to serve as a museum collections manager or collections steward to help care for the city’s historical artifacts and archival materials, the city announced via press release. An RFQ (request for qualific...

01/04/2026

Is searching for your ancestors on your 2026 To Do List? Well, join us at our next meeting on January 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. We'll be meeting at the Aberdeen Library (NOT our usual Hoquiam Library room). Our program will be talking about our Christmas memories. Everyone is welcome!

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12/20/2025

You may have read recent news reports about the status of a new history museum in Aberdeen. https://www.thedailyworld.com/news/the-fire-of-2018-aberdeen-museum-of-history-in-limbo/

While we're waiting for a building, you should know that volunteers continue to open, catalog and preserve artifacts saved from the fire and donated since 2018. We are proud of the work done by this dedicated group of volunteers!

12/11/2025

The Aberdeen World published a really good update on the past and future of the history museum. Dec. 5, 2025

City abandons plans for building that was slated to become new exhibit hall

11/22/2025

We love our local libraries! Read this article about using libraries for genealogical research.

You don't have to travel far to find valuable genealogy resources. You may be able to find some at your local library. Here are some research tips to help.

11/18/2025

Grays Harbor resident expert teaches genealogy to anyone interested

11/18/2025

Congratulations to Carrie Bergquist and the North Beach Genealogical Society for their commitment to helping people find their roots.

Grays Harbor resident expert teaches genealogy to anyone interested