Rhode Island Genealogical Society - RIGS

Rhode Island Genealogical Society - RIGS The Rhode Island Genealogical Society was founded in 1975 to help our members to focus specifically on Rhode Island family history.

11/12/2025

The Indigent Cemetery Project reflects on identity, belonging, and remembering. The State Archives is spotlighting the efforts made to restore the cemetery and tell the stories of the people buried there.

All are welcome, join us on Thursday, December 4 at the RI State Archives. Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-a-number-the-indigent-cemetery-project-spotlight-tickets-1909540851089?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Hope you’re joining us today for two talks by Caleb Horton. Providence City Archivist.
11/08/2025

Hope you’re joining us today for two talks by Caleb Horton. Providence City Archivist.

Hope you can join us for our half day meeting on November 8th.  In person or virtual.
11/03/2025

Hope you can join us for our half day meeting on November 8th. In person or virtual.

Join us for the next RIGS Member Meeting!

Thank you for stopping by the RIGS booth at NERGC
11/01/2025

Thank you for stopping by the RIGS booth at NERGC

Stop by the RIGS booth at NERGC and pick up a free copy of this book!
10/31/2025

Stop by the RIGS booth at NERGC and pick up a free copy of this book!

Hope you can join us for this free program
08/26/2025

Hope you can join us for this free program

Learn about the basics of searching your family tree with the Rhode Island Genealogical Society!

07/30/2025

Did anyone listen to the Matt Allen show on WPRO radio today? Kim Kalunian said genealogy was the topic of conversation for a good part of the program.

Once again, RIGS has new copies of Mallet & Chisel, the classic work on New England grave carving by Vincent Luti. A lim...
07/15/2025

Once again, RIGS has new copies of Mallet & Chisel, the classic work on New England grave carving by Vincent Luti. A limited number of books have been printed with improved photos and paper, otherwise identical to the 2002 publication. It is being offered for sale by the Rhode Island Genealogical Society for $60. We had some in 2024 and they sold out very fast. Use this link to order your copy-
https://www.rigensoc.org/store.php?sid=1

07/11/2025

Local news! The Greenville Public Library is now a FamilySearch affiliate.

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