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Since 1959, the Maryland Genealogical Society has been promoting genealogical study and research.
Through our publications, programs, resources, and outreach, MGS can help you explore your family history.
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New Website Launches
Welcome to the new MGS website! The facelift enhances usability – particularly when viewing on a phone or tablet – and features a more contemporary design. Most previous content is still available, and we’re working on adding new material. For instance, see our new Topics and Tips page. Enjoy exploring the new site!
Membership Changes
In conjunction with launching our new website, MGS also is unveiling a new membership structure. MGS Individual and Family Memberships have been expanded to include all age groups in addition to Seniors. Joint memberships with the Maryland Center for History and Culture are still available as an optional opportunity.
Latest MGS Journal
The latest issue of the MGS Journal is now available. This special issue contains some of the excellent articles we received as part of the 2025 MGS Journal Writing Competition. If you are a MGS member, you should have received a copy of the issue by mail. MGS Members also can read this and prior issues online.
MGS Events
ON DEMAND - Finding Your Roots: Death Is Only the Beginning
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This four-part MGS/MPT webinar series covers using the many types of death-related records.
ON DEMAND - Finding Your Roots: German Genealogy
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From U.S. Clues to German Research - Learn how to use online records to research your German roots.
Header images: Couple - Edwin Luckey, Sr. and Minnie Nelson Luckey, ca. 1880s, Baltimore. (MGS Photo Vault); Woman - Mary Jane “Mamie” Prather (1870-1951), Montgomery County. (Courtesy of Robyn Smith.); Wedding - Mary Harrington & Michael Ruth, 1954, Baltimore. (Courtesy of Janice Ruth); Girl - Unidentified girl, ca. 1860s, Baltimore. (MGS Photo Vault); Colonial currency - Maryland dollar, 1770. National Numismatic Collection. (Wikimedia Commons)