Membership in the Federation of Genealogical Societies is open two categories of organizations:
- Societies including genealogical societies, family associations, historical societies
- Associate Organizations including libraries, archives, educational institutions, and genealogical vendors
We do not accept memberships for individuals.
Join online!
or, if you prefer to mail in your membership, print a membership application form
Benefits of Membership:
FGS Member Societies enjoy these benefits:
- Expanded listing in Society Hall
- Two complimentary subscriptions to the FGS FORUM, our quarterly electronic magazine
- Access to the FGS Members Only Section
- Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
- Access to the archive of issues of FGS FORUM from 1989 to present
- Access to the archive of issues of the FGS Voice newsletter and its predecessor, the Delegate Digest from 2007 to present
- Access to the FGS Insurance Program
- Society Bylaws Review
- Society Newsletter Review
- Society Website Review
- Recognize volunteers by nominating them for FGS Awards
- Monthly FGS Voice [View a sample Voice]
- Submit articles and announcements for inclusion in both the FGS Voice blog and newsletter
- FGS Conference
- Representation by a delegate of your society to FGS and voting privileges in FGS meetings
FGS Associate Organizations enjoy these benefits:
- Expanded listing in Society Hall
- Two complimentary subscriptions to FORUM
- Access to the FGS Members Only Section
- Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
- Access to the archive of issues of FGS FORUM from 1989 to present
- Access to the archive of issues of the FGS Voice newsletter and its predecessor, the Delegate Digest from 2007 to present
FGS Associate Organizations do not have Delegates.
