Virginia Genealogical Society

VGS: Barbara's Book Club - May Discussion [19 May 2026]
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 understanding of the historical context behind its record systems, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book, your questions, and your curiosity!
See https://www.vgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BarbarasBookClub_Chap5and6_Rev.pdf for a list of questions to prompt our discussion.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubMay2026

VGS: Barbara's Book Club - July Discussion [8 July 2026]
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
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 to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book, your questions, and your curiosity!
A link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubJuly2026

VGS: Barbara's Book Club - September Discussion [23 September 2026]
2026-09-23 19:00 - 20:00
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 are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book, your questions, and your curiosity!
A link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubSep2026

VGS: Barbara's Book Club - November Discussion [17 November 2026]
2026-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for the sixth 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 Deborah Harvey, CG® will focus on Chapters 12 and 13, which examine Tax and Census Records.
Whether you are new to Virginia research or looking to deepen your understanding of the historical context behind its record systems, this informal discussion offers an opportunity to learn from fellow researchers and share insights about navigating the complexities of Virginia’s past. All that’s required is your copy of the book, your questions, and your curiosity!
A link to a list of study questions to prompt our discussion will be available here approximately 30 days before the meeting.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/VGSBookClubNov2026
