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Cost

Individual - $25       Household of two - $35
25 and younger free (ID required)
The membership year runs from September to August.
​Your dues go a long way to help fund things such as: speakers, the website, the PO Box, printed materials, and much more.

We understand sometimes people can't afford anything extra though. If you'd like to join the VBGS but can't spare the funds at this time, you can apply for a scholarship. Click here for more information. 

Benefits
  • Monthly meetings (in-person/on Zoom)
  • Writers Group (on Zoom only)
  • How-To Group (on Zoom only)
  • DNA Group (on Zoom only)
  • Lunch and Learn (in-person only)
  • Members Only Facebook group
  • The quarterly newsletter, First Landing​​
  • Post genealogical related queries in the newsletter
  • Access to recorded meetings 
  • Access to handouts from prior meetings
  • Member surname list
  • Peer mentors
  • Borrow items from the VBGS Lending Library
  • Local and regional outings
The biggest benefit of all - adding your skills and talents to the group! 

Application and Payment

Online payment

note: Online payments have $1 added to cover processing fees - making  individual memberships $26 and households $36.

By mail

Download and complete the membership form, then email it or send it in with your payment.
Make checks payable to: 
​Virginia Beach Genealogical Society

Mail applications and/or checks to:
Virginia Beach Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 62901
Virginia Beach VA 23466-2901

    Mailing a check? Let us know.

​Joining as a free member under age 25?

Download and complete the membership form, email it to [email protected].
Are you an organization or library interested in receiving the VBGS newsletter?
Request to be added to the newsletter only distribution list using the form on the newsletter page.