About Us
We foster excellence in genealogy through educational programs and projects that preserve, produce, and disseminate knowledge of genealogical or historical value for Kentucky people.
We bring together researchers and family historians and promote fellowship and networking. We encourage the preservation and availability of Kentucky records essential to genealogical and historical research.
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Program Participants Year to Date
4,834
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Member Researchers
890
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Total Counties
120
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On-Demand Education Programs Available to Members
45
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Digitization Grants Awarded
4
News & Notes
Many of our Kentucky ancestors came from Virginia. Join Ashley Ramey in the first of our webinar series on August 5, 7-8 p.m. EDT. As Library of Virginia Community Outreach Coordinator, Ashley will provide tips and tricks to use the Library of Virginia's genealogical resources.
The Filson Historical Society received a grant from Kentucky Genealogical Society to digitize the Bullitt Family papers. The Bullitt family was a major slaveholders in Kentucky in the 1800s. Their records will help many African Americans doing genealogical research online.
Photo courtesy of The Filson Historical Society Special Collection
Sign up now for the 47th Annual Seminar Series featuring world-class speakers. Six webinars from Aug. 5 through Aug. 26. Registration for the entire series is $20 for members and $30 for non-members.
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Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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We have live events and virtual events via webinars. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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Over the past few years, we've made huge strides in serving the Kentucky genealogy community. Plans for expanding those services and adding new ones are ambitious, but they're achievable – IF enough people join the effort.
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