Augusta County Genealogical Society
 
 
Our Meetings
 
ACGS meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except July, November, and December) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Augusta County Library located at 1759 Jefferson Highway (Route 250) in Fishersville, Virginia. In July we have a picnic/social and in November we have a holiday luncheon. There is no scheduled meeting in December.
 
The Annual Membership meeting (with election of board members) is held each October. Additional workshops include a two-day Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop (on two consecutive Saturday mornings) each Spring.  
 
Check the Upcoming Events on our website for information on upcoming programs and guest speakers. For easy directions and a map to our meeting location that you can view and print, click HERE.
 
ACGS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with tax-deductible donations.

Become A Member
Membership in ACGS is open to anyone with an interest in genealogy, whether a beginner or an experienced researcher. Annual memberships run from January to December. For more information on becoming a member, click HERE.

Our Mission
 
The Augusta County Genealogical Society (ACGS), located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, was established in 1996. Our mission is threefold:
  • Help preserve genealogical records and public access to them
  • Furnish aid and education in genealogical research methods
  • Foster and encourage interest in genealogical research
 

Feb. 19 - 1:00 pm
February Membership Meeting
Speaker:  Perlista Y. Henry - Speaker for Black History Month Topic:  "Finding Uncle Sam"   Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81437109399?pwd=mWbpHaCY0ODKrxFYFzJ2TCznnfpnym.1 Meeting ID: 814 3710 9399 Passcode: 786584 ...
Mar. 19 - 1:00 pm
March Membership Meeting
Speaker:  Dolores C. Duncan, ACGS President Topic:  "DNA Matching on Ancestry.com, LEEDS Method, and GEDmatch.com"   Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81437109399?pwd=mWbpHaCY0ODKrxFYFzJ2TCznnfpnym.1 Meeting ID: 814 3710 9399 Passcode: ...
Mar. 22 - 10:00 am
March Genealogy Workshop
"Beginner's Workshop" Led by ACGS Members   If you are interested in attending this FREE class, please contact Staunton Public Library at 540-332-3902 to make ...
Mar. 29 - 10:00 am
March Genealogy Workshop
"Advanced Workshop" Led by ACGS Members   If you are interested in attending this FREE class, please contact Staunton Public Library at 540-332-3902 to make ...
Apr. 16 - 1:00 pm
April Membership Meeting
Speaker:  Kate Penney Howard, Genetic Genealogist Topic:  "Case Study Designed for Breaking Down Brick Walls"   Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81437109399?pwd=mWbpHaCY0ODKrxFYFzJ2TCznnfpnym.1 Meeting ID: 814 3710 9399 Passcode: ...