National Genealogical Society

National Genealogical Society For generations. Past. Present. Future. NGS, a non-profit founded in 1903, is the premier U.S. national society for beginners to advanced family historians.

Our mission is to inspire, connect, and lead the family history community. We foster collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. We enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy.

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month throughout November. Looking for resources to research roots with ...
11/10/2025

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month throughout November. Looking for resources to research roots with our country's Indigenous Peoples? Find links to get started, plus tips on preserving stories and traditions, on the NGS UpFront blog at https://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month.html. Or, share this with someone tracing Native American family history.

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For Generations Past, Present, and Future

The National Genealogical Society (NGS), a non-profit organization founded in 1903, is the premier national society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian.