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Birmingham Genealogical Society The Birmingham Genealogical Society is a 501(c)3 organization. Upcoming events will be posted here. Regular monthly programs are no longer held.

It was organized March 15, 1959, exclusively for educational and research purposes, and to foster preservation of genealogical and historical material. Information about activities and events will be posted to this page in advance of the event. Our website is presently under construction and does not have the most recent information. Contact us at [email protected] if you would like to receive our newsletter or a membership application. Membership dues, per calendar year, are $20.00 for an individual and $25.00 for family membership.

Free Access ends October 5th. See their post on how to access.
10/04/2026

Free Access ends October 5th. See their post on how to access.

FREE ACCESS* to the largest online newspaper archive now through Monday! Unlock 31,000+ papers from 1690 to 2026 with a simple search.

⭐Use this link for FREE ACCESS: https://nwspprs.com/free2026

Trace your ancestors, discover forgotten history, and more!

(*Free Access only available through the link in this post. Registration required. Terms apply. Ends 5 Oct 2026.)

10/04/2026

Please join us on Saturday, October 24th at 11am in the Arrington Auditorium for a talk by Gin Phillips. She will explore how archival materials can inspire compelling stories, authentic characters, and richly detailed settings. Participants will learn how to find and interpret primary sources—such as letters, photographs, newspapers, maps, and oral histories—and transform real historical materials into imaginative fiction while balancing creativity with historical accuracy. No prior research experience is required.

Born in Montgomery, Al., Gin graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in political journalism. After time spent in Ireland, New York, and Washington, D.C., she currently lives with her family (plus a schnoodle and a mini golden mountain doodle) in Birmingham. Gin Phillips has written seven novels, and her work has been sold in 29 countries.

We had a great turnout today! Thanks for bringing your questions and for the Southern History Department (Birmingham Pu...
10/03/2026

We had a great turnout today! Thanks for bringing your questions and for the Southern History Department (Birmingham Public Library System) for hosting the event.

09/30/2026
09/05/2026
Update on the Archives Department
07/13/2026

Update on the Archives Department

Great news! We're available by phone for research questions and to make an appointment at 205-226-3630 as well as in-person on the 3rd Floor of the Research Library in the former Government Documents Department. Thank you for your patience.

07/08/2026
07/08/2026

Thank you for your patience.

A quick look at events leading up to July 4th and through the Revolutionary War.
07/04/2026

A quick look at events leading up to July 4th and through the Revolutionary War.

Study highlights of Revolutionary War history and celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with this timeline.

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Post Office Box 2432
Birmingham, AL
35201

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