• VGS: Barbara’s Book Club – May Discussion [19 May 2026]

    Join us for the third meeting of Barbara’s Book Club, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session, led by Mary O'Brien Vidlak, CG®, will focus on Chapters 5 and 6, which examine Court and Law. Whether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your ... Read more

  • Webinar – Using the Power of Genealogy to Impact Your Local Community with Timothy N. Pinnick [10 Jun 2026]

    Experienced genealogists can provide an invaluable service to the places in which they live.  Many of these communities are “genealogy deserts.”  The presenter will share details of a long-term, ongoing mission revolving around an assortment of straightforward, innovative, and pioneering projects and activities targeting a specific community.  The overarching goal being to help community members ... Read more

  • VGS: Barbara’s Book Club – July Discussion [8 July 2026]

    Join us for the fourth meeting of Barbara’s Book Club, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session, led by Nicki Peak Birch, CG®, will focus on Chapters 7 and 8, which examine Vital Records and Probate. Whether you are new to Virginia research or looking ... Read more

  • VGS: Barbara’s Book Club – September Discussion [23 September 2026]

    Join us for the fifth meeting of Barbara’s Book Club, a discussion series exploring Barbara Vines Little’s A Researcher’s Guide to Virginia’s Historical Records. This month’s session, led by Judy G. Russell, CG®, CGL®, FUGA will focus on Chapters 9 and 10, which examine the Colonial Land Office and The Northern Neck/Fairfax Proprietary. Whether you ... Read more