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.

The Rhode Island Genealogical Society welcomes applications for funding from $300 to $ 2,000 in support of digitization,...
02/23/2026

The Rhode Island Genealogical Society welcomes applications for funding from $300 to $ 2,000 in support of digitization, purchases, content, or long-term preservation of records for those researching Rhode Island ancestors.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

For more information, check out "Funding Opportunities" at rigensoc.org.

02/21/2026

Big News! RIGS President, Maureen Taylor will be at Rootstech, in Salt Lake City, March 5 &6, promoting the Society. Stop by and say hello in booth 1500 (Indiana Genealogical Society and More). Anyone going to be there?

Send a message to learn more

With Heather Kisilywicz Ocean State Media
02/12/2026

With Heather Kisilywicz Ocean State Media

Talking genealogy at Ocean State Media.
02/12/2026

Talking genealogy at Ocean State Media.

The classic study of Newport gravestone carvers, by Vincent Luti, is available in a special, quality reprinting from the...
12/05/2025

The classic study of Newport gravestone carvers, by Vincent Luti, is available in a special, quality reprinting from the Rhode Island Genealogical Society.
Check it out in the RIGS Online Store. https://rigensoc.org/store.php?sid=1

12/03/2025

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!

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