About the DGS

The DGS is a nonprofit volunteer organization
which encourages and supports genealogical research.
Our primary focus is on Delaware ancestry,
but we also provide general educational programs
and assist members with all their family research.

The Delaware Genealogical Society was founded in 1977
with about 40 charter members. We now have over 450 members.

Federation of Genealogical Societies Member

Our Leadership Structure and Bylaws Support Our Goals

The Delaware Genealogical Society is a 501(c)3 charitable educational orgaization led by member-elected Governors and Officers. The Board appoints committee chairs to manage a wide variety of society activities and projects, which are staffed by volunteers.

* Board of Governors, Officers, and Other Key Members

* Bylaws

We Meet Nearly Monthly

We welcome guests to our meetings and events.

We generally meet each month (except June, July, August, and December) on the third Tuesday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM). In addition we organize trips and workshops. See our List of Past Events (2005-present).

Meeting Locations

Delaware Historical Society (DHS), 505 North Market Street, Wilmington DE.
Free off-street parking is available in the parking lot on Shipley Street (behind the DHS, one street west of Market Street) for Tuesday evening meetings. The DGS enjoys a close association with the DHS. In addition to using the DHS library for meetings and research we make regular contributions to the library's genealogical collections. The DHS Research Library is free and is open to the public. For location and resources see www.dehistory.org

Brandywine Hundred Library, located on Foulk Road, Wilmington DE. For location and resources see www.nccde.org/brandywinehundred/home/webpage1.asp.

Woodlawn Library, located on Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington DE. For location and resources see www.nccde.org/woodlawn/home/webpage1.asp.

The DGS provides Free Family Research Help

Two DGS volunteer helpers will be available at the Delaware Historical Society Research Library on the third Saturday of each month from 10 AM to 4 PM except for holiday conflicts.
See Help Sessions for details.

You Can Easily Join the DGS

We invite anyone with an interest in family history to join the DGS and to help to accomplish our goals:

* to serve the genealogical needs of those with Delaware ancestry

* to serve the genealogical needs of those who live in or near Delaware

* to produce and disseminate high quality genealogical research

Please read the Benefits of Membership

and then complete and submit your Application for Membership

We Initiate and Complete Useful Projects

See our List of Projects and our List of Publications

We Participate in National Associations

The Delaware Genealogical Society is a member organization of the

National Genealogical Society,

the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and

the Association of Delaware Historical Societies