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Discover More About Your Family History!

 

The Fairfax Genealogical Society (FxGS) helps genealogists and family history researchers learn, connect, and make new discoveries through educational programs, seminars, Special Interest Groups, and online resources.

Based in Northern Virginia and serving the greater Washington, DC area, our interests reach far beyond our own backyard. Researching Ancestors Everywhere reflects what our members do—exploring family histories across the United States and around the world.

Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, there’s a place for you at FxGS.

 

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  • Coming Up This Month!

Thursday, September 17 • 7:30–9:00 PM ET | via Zoom
Enhancing your Research with Periodicals: PERSI and JSTOR - with Jessica Fontana
Discover how PERSI and JSTOR can help you find journals, books, images, primary sources, and other resources to advance your family history research.

Saturday, September 19 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Dunn Loring, VA
New Strategies for Getting the Most out of Family Search
Location: Robbie Allen Hall, Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA 22027

(10- 11 AM) Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Future of Genealogy and FxGS — with Ed Potter
Explore what’s ahead for genealogy—from emerging technologies to changing ways of learning and connecting—and what it could mean for FxGS and its members.

(11:00-noon) New Strategies for Getting the Most Out of FamilySearch — with Linda Jonas
Learn practical strategies for strengthening your FamilySearch Family Tree, addressing incorrect changes, and uncovering new records with Full-Text Search.

  • FxGS Fall Seminar — Explore AI & Genealogy!

Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–2 PM ET | In Person & Online

Join Steve Little, AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society and founder of AI Genealogy Insights, for an engaging exploration of what AI can—and can’t—do for genealogists.
Members $30 | Nonmembers $50

👉 Explore the Fall Seminar
👉 Register Now!

  • There’s Always Something to Discover at FxGS

Whether you prefer learning from home or connecting in person, FxGS offers educational opportunities throughout the month—from our virtual Thursday evening events and Saturday morning programs to eight Special Interest Groups where you can explore specific research interests with fellow genealogists.

Explore All Upcoming Programs & SIG Meetings

 

  • Fresh from FxGS: The September Newsletter

The latest award-winning FxGS Newsletter is here! Catch up on Society news, upcoming programs, research insights, member stories, and ideas to inspire your own family history discoveries.

Whether you’re an FxGS member or simply curious about genealogy, take a peek at what’s inside.

Read the September Newsletter 

  • Community Genealogy Events of Interest

Discover upcoming genealogy programs, events, and research opportunities offered by organizations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

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Fairfax Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 2290

Merrifield, Virginia 22116-2290