Press Releases
August 21: FGS and NGS Announce Intent to Merge
In a historic move, the boards of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announced today their intent to merge. The two organizations, both non-profit leaders in the dynamic genealogy industry, will form one consolidated group that will continue to operate as the National Genealogical Society. Merger to be completed by 1 October 2020.
October 2: 2019 FGS National Conference Call for Presentation Proposals
Deadline for submissions is 1 November 2018
September 15: FGS Announces Leadership Changes
Faye Stallings becomes FGS President, Rick Shields Treasurer, and Cari Taplin Vice President of Membership
November 23: Preserve the Pensions Announces New Images Available at Fold3.com
First installment on the promise made by FGS, NARA, and Ancestry to complete the project
August 1: Preserve the Pensions Announces Resumption of Document Conservation at National Archives, Digitization Soon to Follow
Document conservation for War of 1812 pension files resumed
July 13: FGS Announces Webinar Series on Society Management
Series of free webinars focusing on leadership and management of societies
June 28: 2017 FGS Conference Early Bird Registration Ends July 1
Register now and save
May 16: 2018 FGS National Conference Call for Presentation Proposals
Deadline for Submissions is 14 July 2017
September 7: Hotel Reservations Now Open for the FGS 2017 Conference in Pittsburgh
The Westin Convention Center and the Omni William Penn Hotel
September 1: With Historic Gift and Community Support, FGS Announces the Completion of Fundraising for Preserve the Pensions
$500,000 anonymous contribution completes fundraising for the War of 1812 Preserve the Pensions project
April 25: 2016 FGS Conference Registration is Now Open
Register now for "Time Travel: Centuries of Memories" in Springfield, IL.
March 7: 2017 FGS National Conference Call for Presentation Proposals
Deadline for submissions is 1 June 2016.
January 19: Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces $2 Million Dollar Mark Surpassed for Preserve the Pensions Project
Significant milestone reached in landmark project thanks to donors.
December 1: Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2015 Election Results
Vice President of Development, Vice President of Membership, Treasurer, and four Directors
September 3: Federation of Genealogical Societies and Genealogy Gems Team Up to Bring New Membership Benefit
FGS Members will gain access to an affordable solution for programming
February 13: 2016 FGS National Conference Call for Presentation Proposals
Deadline for submissions is 10 April 2015
February 11: Federation of Genealogical Societies Holding Regional Conference with the New York State Family History Conference
Central New York Genealogical Society and New York Genealogical and Biographical Society cosponsors
January 9: 2015 FGS Conference Early Registration Discount Ends January 23
Conference will be held in Salt Lake City February 11–14,