Upcoming
Meeting Dates 

Our next meeting date is Thursday,
November 7th at 7 pm at the Old Courthouse Museum. Local Lou is the speaker Join Local Lou on a virtual adventures through time as we piece together tales of the eternal residents in rural church cemeteries of Southeastern South Dakota using historical markers, newspapers, books and headstones. Social time is at 6:30 pm.  

Follow us on Facebook!

We often post items of interest to other genealogists on our Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/svgssd

You are also welcome to share ideas, ask questions or share in our discussion items! You do NOT need to be a SVGS member to participate in our Facebook page. 

New Contact Info

SVGS has a new email and new phone number: 

info@siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org

and

605-991-0275



Benefits of our membership

1.

Pathfinder Newsletter

This 3 times a year  publication comes to each member via email or postal mail. It is jam packed with updates, member info and national genealogy news.

2.

9 Meetings a year

Most of these speakers provide handouts shared with members only. We provide a variety of topics for our meetings and the information is posted on our website for members only.

3.

Resources galore

Our library, open to all, contains a vast array of research materials such as atlases, family history books, old city directories, obituaries and other society newsletters.

4.

Collaboration with colleagues

Many of our members help one another for free when a brick wall seems impossible in research. You will meet up with folks who understand your genealogy research interest.

5.

Sharing of resources

Our members often share notices of area meetings, state conferences, national conventions, interesting resources and research tips during our meetings.

6.

Research Help

Research help is available. We have several people who can help you with your genealogical research, whether is is getting started or answering a specific question .You may post a question in our Facebook page OR email research@siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org for personal assistance. 

Sioux Valley Genealogical Society
Serving southeast South Dakota, southwest Minnesota
and northwest Iowa
200 W. 6th St.
Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls, SD, USA 57104
605-367-4210

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. 

Our research library is usually open in the afternoons.
Best to call ahead to make sure. It is staffed by volunteers. 
Research fees may apply – donations accepted. 


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