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. 

Join us for the next Monthly Meeting:
Guests, email your Zoom link request to [email protected]

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Calendar

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

VBGS members - 
Download the new member badge to put on your social media, website, blog, or wherever you can.

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.

Click to sign up.

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.

Click to sign up.

Social Media

Follow us on Facebook!

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

A message from our President

We may be approaching the end of the 2024-2025 membership year but the fun continues. T-shirts will be on order soon and name tags are back in stock. We also have a new VBGS member badge you can put on your social media, website, blog, etc. and the Social Committee will be planning a few outings over July and August, when we don't have meetings. 

Heather Wright
VBGS President