Greater Kansas City Genealogy Society
An organization of genealogists and family history researchers of all experience levels who have the desire to learn, and lend their own experience to help others learn, to research and preserve their family histories from around the globe .
Through monthly programs and small group discussions, we support an interest in genealogy and encourage the community to discover their family histories and preserve them for future generations.
AMERICA 250 Display at Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, MO See members family heirlooms linked to a Revolutionary Era ancestor. Display can be viewed through September 2026.
Membership Benefits Highlights
- Programs by professional genealogists and hobby genealogists who will share their strategies, tips and tricks. Members may attend on Zoom or in person.
- Support provided for developing your research skills at all levels.
- Special Interest Groups on various topics (see list at right).
- Members-only resource page with articles and handouts
- Camaraderie with others who have a like interest in genealogy
- Member Monthly Newsletter with news and tips
Annual Individual Membership for $25 or a Family Membership for $30. Membership lasts one year from your date of payment. Members may watch live programs on Zoom and have access to recordings in Member Resources.
Have a Research Question?
If you have a question or need research suggestions please send us an inquiry.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Regular in-person Monthly Meetings are held at North Kansas City Library at 10am. Guests are welcome. Members may view live on Zoom.
2026-27 Programs:
Sept. 5 – Richard Hill on Genetic Genealogy Today
Oct. 3 – Finding Ancestors in Property Documents – Kathleen Bird
Nov. 7 – Finding Native American Ancestors – Holly Zane
Dec. 5 – Resources available at local Family History Centers – Janae Probst
Jan. 2 – Using Periodicals for Family Research – Heather Jenkins
Feb. 6 – Care and Restoration for Grave Markers – Jerre Robertson
Mar. 6 – Tracing Ancestor Origins – Midwest Genealogy Center presenter
Apr. 3 – Family Mysteries – Cynthia Patton
May 1 – Annual Membership Meeting – program TBA
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS & CHAT.
Family Story Writers Special Interest Group 7pm – on Zoom – 3rd Thursday on Zoom. Members interested in writing stories about their family contact us at info@greatkcgensoc.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DNA Special Interest Group meets at 7pm on the third Monday of the month. Contact us at info@greatkcgensoc.org for the Zoom link.
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Genealogy Member Chat is held on Zoom at 7pm on the 4th Monday of the month. We discuss ways to break through brick walls and other topics raised by members. Zoom link is sent to members in advance by email.
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