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:

 
 
 
 
 

 

RIGS 2024 Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar! The 2024 RIGS Annual Meeting will be held on 18-May-2024 and will be held at New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Further details including directions, the agenda and speakers can be found here closer to the date.

Special Sale of RIGS Publications
WINTER BUNDLE OF GLEANINGS VOLUMES While supplies last, a bundle of 14 paperback issues of Gleanings will be available at the special price of $49. Individual volumes normally sell for $15 each, so take advantage of this bargain! Check out this limited time offer at the RIGS Online Bookstore!!

New Addition to Online Store
Mallet and Chisel: 18th Century Gravestones Carvers of Newport, Rhode Island. This 352 page hardcover book is a 2023 reprint of the original which sold out. See details and order at the Online Bookstore here:

RI Roots and Gleanings Available on the Website
A reminder that all four issues of RI Roots as well as the annual edition of Gleanings electronic pdf files from past years, right up through the end of 2023, are available on our website on the Downloads (Members Only) section of the menu.

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.