Thursday, April 26, 2012

Exhibitor Spotlight: The Virginia Genealogical Society, Booth 635

The Virginia Genealogical Society (http://www.vgs.org) was organized in 1960. Its mission is to promote and foster family history education and research, publish genealogical information, and share accumulated knowledge.

Members of the Virginia Genealogical Society enjoy:
• The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. Published quarterly; covers primarily Virginia records. Copies of back issues are available.
• The Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter. Published bi-monthly; winner of the 1996 and 1997 National Genealogical Society Newsletter Competition. Contains feature articles, queries, book reviews, the column "Glad You Asked That…" and announcements. Copies of back issues are available.
• Access to the Members-Only section of the VGS website, with premium articles and information of interest to the Virginia researcher.
• The names of Friends, Patrons, Benefactors, and Life Members published in the Newsletter.
• Discounted conference registration fees.
• 20% discount on Society publications.

The Virginia Genealogical Society has an active publication program and makes awards and grants to deserving individuals and organizations. It also sponsors two conferences annually in the spring and fall that cover Virginia research topics.

Come see VGS at booth 635. Vice President Donald W. Moore, CG, will be there to answer questions.

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