The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is a genealogical interest group founded in 1903 in
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with over 10,000 members.
Its headquarters are in
Falls Church, Virginia. The goals of the organization are to promote genealogical skill development, establish high standards of genealogical research, and increase awareness of and interest in family history. To accomplish this, the National Genealogical Society provides educational programs and training, publishes several publications in the field of genealogy, and creates networking opportunities for its members, including national conferences.
Publications
The NGS has published the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'' (NGSQ) since April 1912 and also publishes the ''NGS Magazine''. Both publications accept submissions for publication.
The ''NGSQ'' is published in March, June, September, and December, and is mailed to dues paying members and other organizations that subscribe. Each issue is 80 pages long and covers a variety of genealogical research topics, including case studies, book reviews, original research, and more. Digital issues since 1912 are available for members on the NGS' digital archive, with an index available for free without a membership.
The ''NGS Magazine'' is also published four times a year and distributed to members and subscribing organizations. The magazine contains shorter articles than the ''NGSQ'', with a focus on member engagement and popular genealogy tools and topics. Digital issues since 2005 are available for members on the NGS' digital archive.
Programs and Events
In conjunction with a sponsoring local
genealogical society, it stages the "NGS Family History Conference". The 2012 conference, in
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, was attended by 2,000 people and hosted 150 lectures.
References
Further reading
* “A Century and More: The National Genealogical Society Quarterly,” ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'' (March 2012) 100#1 pp 5–14.
External links
; Official
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; General information
Paths to Your Past(YouTube channel)
UpFront with NGS(blog)
1903 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Genealogical societies in the United States
Organizations based in Arlington County, Virginia
Organizations established in 1903
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