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. 

CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
The Rhode Island Genealogical Society seeks presentation proposals for its September 2025 to May 2026 calendar year. Categories include skill-building, new tools, Rhode Island related content, and Rhode Island families. More information is available on our Call for Presentations page.
 
You can find out more using any of the menu options on the left or by visiting one of the pages below:
 
 
 
 
 

 

Come Home To RI
RIGS is celebrating 50 years of providing research education and support to families researching their roots. Learn about the celebratory events planned by visiting the 50th Anniversary section of the website accessed via the menu at the left of this page.

Call for Presentation Proposals
The Rhode Island Genealogical Society seeks presentation proposals for its September 2025 to May 2026 calendar year. Categories include skill-building, new tools, Rhode Island related content, and Rhode Island families. Click the menu option Call for Presentations for more information or to submit a proposal.

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, and current year issues right up through the present, 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.

Members Reminder - Set your member settings
Members, please remember to review and set your member settings in your membership profile. Just login using your login name and password and click on the member settings tab in "My Membership Profile."

If you have forgotten your login name or password, please contact us at membership@rigensoc.org.