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Welcome to VBGS!

Based in Virginia Beach, VA - we are a group of genealogists (from beginners to professionals) ​​helping each other learn and grow in their genealogical journey.

We are an active community where all are welcome. Monthly Meetings are open to all, while the following are for members only: four special interest groups, a book group, social activities, and research trips. Most meetings are hybrid or on Zoom only, making it easy to participate from wherever you are. 

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Small group meetings are a member benefit but Monthly Meetings are free and open to the public. ​Click on a listing for more information. ​

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​If you are a member, make sure to join the
member-only Facebook page too.

Membership

The membership year is Sep-Aug.
Check out the benefits and join here. 

Individuals are $25/year
Households of 2 are $35/year
Youth under age 25 are free

If you are interested in joining but can't afford it at this time, apply for a scholarship here. 
Non-member email list
If you aren't ready to become a member, join the non-member email list. You will be notified and invited to the Monthly Meetings, and receive the newsletter.
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Newsletter-only list
Associated with another genealogy society, archive, or library?
​Sign up to receive the quarterly VBGS newsletter only, no other notifications will be sent.
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A message from our President

Mark your calendars for Genealogy Day at the Beach on Saturday, April 19. This is our 4th year for the event and is co-sponsored with the Virginia Beach Public Library. We will be at the Central Library location from 10-4, and everything is free and open to the public. There will be six speakers, an exhibitor hall, and tours of the Genealogy and Local History section. If you can't join us in person, the speaker sessions will be available on Zoom. If you are interested in being a speaker and/or having a table, read more and apply here.

Heather Wright
VBGS President