The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (GSBC), NJ is a non-profit society founded in 1973. Our purpose is to: assist those researching their family heritage, assist those who are preserving information about the families and genealogical records of the greater Bergen County area, and to offer educational and research assistance to all those interested in genealogical research. (Learn about the our history here.)
We offer an exciting calendar of ongoing programs and events—including hands-on workshops, computer classes, films, roundtable discussions, and lectures featuring renown genealogy and local history experts. We hope to see you soon!
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Join the GSBC
Our Membership Year Begins on November 1st—Join or Renew your GSBC Membership Today!
Individual Membership is $20 per year | Family Membership is $25 per year
Our membership year renews on 1 November. Please see our Member Benefits page for a complete list of benefits, including our quarterly newsletter, The Archivist, bi-monthly GSBC E-News, access to the Member-only research section of our site, one-on-one on-site research assistance, RPL lookup service, and much, much more!
International members may pay online via credit card (via PayPal) or send us a check ($US Dollars). Members outside of Bergen County, or who are unable to attend meetings and events in person, can receive research assistance via phone or email.
Upcoming GSBC Events
Jun
25
Mon
7:00 pm
The Genealogy of a House
@ Ridgewood Public Library
The Genealogy of a House
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Jun 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
June Program + GSBC General Meeting Monday, 25 June, 7 PM Ridgewood Public Library—All Are Welcome Cynthia Forster, Elaine Gold, and Janet Strom “The Genealogy of a House” will look at old houses and their[...]
Jul
23
Mon
7:00 pm
“Heirloom Genealogy” and Show-an...
@ Ridgewood Public Library
“Heirloom Genealogy” and Show-an...
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
July Program + GSBC General Meeting Monday, 23 July 2018 Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, 7pm “Heirloom Genealogy” and Show-and-Tell Lauren Maehrlein will provide a short lecture on “Heirloom Genealogy,” followed by show-and-tell. All are welcome[...]
Aug
27
Mon
7:00 pm
Q&A Panel
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Q&A Panel
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
August Program + GSBC Summer Meeting Monday, 27 August 2018 Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, 7pm Genealogy Q&A Panel Join GSBC as we welcome a panel of experts to answer your questions, share experiences, and bust[...]
Sep
24
Mon
7:00 pm
Behind the Institutional Walls o...
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Behind the Institutional Walls o...
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
September Program + GSBC General Meeting Monday, 24 September 2018 Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, 7pm Joan Koster-Morales Behind the Institutional Walls of Nineteenth-Century New York City: What’s to be Found? Learn about the impact of the[...]
Oct
22
Mon
7:00 pm
The Jersey Dutch and Their Contr...
@ Ridgewood Public Library
The Jersey Dutch and Their Contr...
@ Ridgewood Public Library
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
October Program + GSBC General Meeting Monday, 22 October 2018 Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, 7pm Tim Adriance The Jersey Dutch and Their Contribution to Bergen County Eighth generation Jersey Dutch himself, Tim Adriance has written[...]
RPL and Other Societies
Jun
23
Sat
8:45 am
GSNJ 2018 Seminar
@ Raritan Valley Community College, Conference Center
GSNJ 2018 Seminar
@ Raritan Valley Community College, Conference Center
Jun 23 @ 8:45 am – 3:30 pm
The Genealogical Society of New Jersey 2018 Seminar Saturday, 23 June 2018, 8:45am–3:35 pm Raritan Valley Community College, Conference Center 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Presentations on Genetic Genealogy/DNA, the New Jersey State Archives,[...]
