Rhode Island Genealogical Society

Welcome to RIGS

Welcome to the Rhode Island Genealogical Society web site.

 

Although Rhode Island is a small state, we have a rich history and heritage.  RIGS is focused on helping our members research their ancestors and preserve their family histories.

Please browse the abundance of resources and services that RIGS provides our members, and, if you have not already joined, please consider becoming a member. 

 

You can find out more using any of the menu options on the left or by visiting one of the pages below:

 
 
 
 
 

 
Next Members Meeting
The next members meeting of the Society is scheduled for Saturday September 25, 2021, time and location TBA.
May Meeting recording and handouts available
For members who missed the May, 2021 RIGS meeting, a recording, plus handouts from speakers Nora Galvin and Caitlin Jones are now available in the "Members Only" page of the website.
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Special Sale of RIGS Publications
Seven of the Society's publications are temporarily on sale at discounted prices. Check them out at the RIGS Online Bookstore!!
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Give a Gift Membership
If you have friends, family, or coworkers who have expressed an interest in exploring their RI Roots, a membership to RIGS makes a great gift.

A new gift membership form has been created so that you can easily give the gift of a RIGS membership at a discounted price.
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RI Roots and Gleanings Back Issues
A reminder that RI Roots and Gleanings back issues in pdf' format are now available to members only.
They are in the Downloads (Members Only) section of our website.
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