Upcoming GSBC Events

New Public Presentations

See our full event calendar for all GSBC Events, including RPL–GSBC classes and GSBC Genealogy Consultant appointments.

The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (GSBC), NJ, is an educational non-profit that: assists those researching their family heritage, assists those who are preserving information about the families and genealogical records of the greater Bergen County area, and offers educational and research assistance to all those interested in genealogical research. (Learn about our history here.)

We offer an exciting calendar of ongoing programs and events—including hands-on workshops, computer classes, films, roundtable discussions, and lectures featuring renown genealogy and local history experts. We hope to see you at a GSBC event soon!

Join the GSBC

Our Membership Year Begins on November 1st—Join or Renew your GSBC Membership Today!

Individual Membership is $30 per year | Family Membership is $30 per year
Our membership year renews on 1 November. Please see our Member Benefits page for a complete list of benefits, including our quarterly newsletter, The Archivist, bi-monthly GSBC E-News, access to the Member-only research section of our site, one-on-one on-site research assistance, RPL lookup service, and much, much more!

International members may pay online via credit card (via PayPal) or send us a check ($US Dollars). Members outside of Bergen County, or who are unable to attend meetings and events in person, can receive research assistance via phone or email.

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Upcoming Events

Jun
21
Sun
1:00 pm June Open House — Founding Fathe...
June Open House — Founding Fathe...
Jun 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
June Open House — Founding Fathers' Day @ Hendrik Van Allen House
Oakland Historical Society June Open House — Founding Fathers’ Day [...]
Jun
22
Mon
6:00 pm Drop-In Genealogy with GSBC Gene...
Drop-In Genealogy with GSBC Gene...
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Drop-In Genealogy with GSBC Genealogy Consultants @ Bolger Heritage Center, Ridgewood Public Library
Drop-In Genealogy 6:00–6:45 pm on Evenings of GSBC General Meetings [...]
7:00 pm Women and Naturalization in the ...
Women and Naturalization in the ...
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Women and Naturalization in the United States @ Ridgewood Public Library
GSBC General Meeting @ Ridgewood Public Library Women and Naturalization [...]
Jun
28
Sun
2:00 pm The Turncoat @ The Patriot
The Turncoat @ The Patriot
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Turncoat @ The Patriot @ Old Stone Church
Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM The Turncoat @ The [...]
Jul
12
Sun
1:00 pm July Open House — The Declaratio...
July Open House — The Declaratio...
Jul 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July Open House — The Declaration and New Jersey @ Hendrik Van Allen House
Oakland Historical Society July Open House — The Declaration and [...]
2:00 pm Revolution on the Hudson
Revolution on the Hudson
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Revolution on the Hudson @ Old Stone Church
Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 PM Revolution on the Hudson [...]
Jul
27
Mon
7:00 pm Skeletons in the Family Tree: Th...
Skeletons in the Family Tree: Th...
Jul 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Skeletons in the Family Tree: The Relatives They Didn’t Talk About and the Secrets They Didn’t Tell @ Ridgewood Public Library
GSBC July General Meeting Skeletons in the Family Tree: The [...]
Aug
24
Mon
7:00 pm Your Family “Show and Tell”
Your Family “Show and Tell”
Aug 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Your Family “Show and Tell” @ Ridgewood Public Library Craft Room
GSBC Summer Meeting Your Family “Show and Tell” Monday, 24 [...]
Sep
28
Mon
7:00 pm The Baylor Massacre
The Baylor Massacre
Sep 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Baylor Massacre @ Old Paramus Reformed Church Fellowship Hall
  Please Note: Due to scheduled construction at the Ridgewood [...]
Oct
19
Mon
7:00 pm The Turncoat and the Patriot
The Turncoat and the Patriot
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Turncoat and the Patriot Bolger Heritage Center at the [...]

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