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:

 
 
 
 
 

 

January 2025 Members Event
Mark your calendar and plan to join us! The next member event of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society will be held on Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2025 and will be a virtual only meeting on Zoom. All the details will be forthcoming closer to the date of the event.

Special Sale of RIGS Publications
HOLIDAY BUNDLE - John Clark's World and Newport, Rhode Island Colonial Burial Grounds xplore the fascinating world of colonial Newport, Rhode Island in these two handsome volumes which would be of interest to anyone with early "East Bay" Rhode Island roots. The set includes John Clark's World and Newport, Rhode Island Colonial Burial Grounds. The special price of $30 is available for a limited time while supplies last! Check out this limited time offer at the RIGS Online Bookstore!!

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.

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.