Welcome to the Colorado Genealogical Society

Curious about your family history? So are we. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming community here. We offer programs, classes, and events for genealogists of all levels — plus a great group of people who love to share discoveries and cheer each other on. Most of our members are researching families beyond Colorado, but we’re all connected by a passion for the past. Join us — and discover your story.

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Meeting locally, researching globally

Be part of a community of others who share enthusiasm and passion for family history and genealogy. Membership benefits include:

  • Subscription to The Colorado Genealogist, published quarterly (both digital and print)
  • Newsletters issued in digital format
  • Access to all past issues of the quarterly
  • Access to Colorado indexes
  • Access to handouts and videos from the last month’s programs and classes

Our Objectives

  • Promote an interest in genealogy by encouraging, educating and instructing members and the public in the art and practice of genealogical research;
  • Maintain and evaluate genealogical standards by stressing the knowledgeable use of sources and the importance of complete and accurately recorded research;
  • Locate, preserve and index public and private genealogical records and to make such records or the information in them available to members and the general public;
  • Assist and support the genealogical community in Colorado, including researchers, fellow societies, libraries and archives;
  • Publish genealogical and historical information in a quarterly journal known as The Colorado Genealogist, in the CGS Newsletter and in other appropriate publications;
  • Create, when deemed appropriate and necessary by the membership, Special Interest Groups to further these objectives.

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