Spring is a season for fresh starts—what’s your focus right now?

Are you organizing records, breaking through a brick wall, or starting a new family line? Cast your vote in our poll and let us know!

#SpringResearch #FamilyHistoryGoals #GenealogyCommunity #FxGS

We Don’t Do This Alone — Overlap moves research faster than solo effort.
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#MyIrishLegacy #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory

If a surname has changed spelling over time, which version is the “real” one?

We’d love to hear your thoughts; how do you approach spelling variations in your surname research? 👇
 
#SurnameStudies #SurnameResearch #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHisto

Are we starting to lean a little too heavily on DNA in surname projects?

We’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts. How do you balance the two in your research? 👇

#SurnameStudies #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

#BlackHistory
#GenealogyCommunity
#ElvisPresley

This all volunteer for us and the local community!

Genealogy Researchers Searching for African-American Descendants Connected to Elvis Presley

This is all volunteer for me!

#BlackHistory
#GenealogyCommunity
#ElvisPresley

Wed, Feb 4 — We Do This Together — Irish genealogy rarely moves forward in isolation.
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#MyIrishLegacy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

We Don’t Do This Alone — Overlap moves research faster than solo effort.
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#MyIrishLegacy #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory

Let’s build connections that last beyond generations. Drop your favorite genealogy pages, societies, or creators to follow and grow our family history circle together.
 🔁 Tag and share!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FollowFriday #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingGenerations

A Living, Growing Community
This isn’t just about the past—it’s about what we build today. Through calls, research, and shared discoveries, we shape a living legacy.
#CavanCousins #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingCousins

The January FxGS Newsletter is out! 📰 Explore why family history matters, read powerful wartime stories, discover new research tools, and get Society updates.
👉 Members: log in and read today at fxgs.org.

 #FxGS #FamilyHistory #FxGSNewsletter #GenealogyCommunity

An object is a time machine. Bring a holiday artifact to life with a short note: what it is, who used it, and one care tip to keep it safe. Share a photo or describe an item and we’ll suggest a preservation step.
#Heirloom #Preservation #FamilyHistory #ArchivalTips #GenealogyCommunity

What is one book you believe every family historian should have in their home library? Share the title and author in the comments so we can build a must-read genealogy book list together for the holidays.

#FamilyHistory #GenealogyBooks #GenealogyCommunity #HolidayReading

Honor often begins with a name on a stone. 🌿 Have you ever taken part in Wreaths Across America or placed a wreath on an ancestor’s grave? Tell us who you honored and what that moment meant to you.

#WreathsAcrossAmerica #RememberHonorTeach #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

November was a month of gratitude, connection, and stories worth keeping. What’s one genealogy goal you’re carrying into December?
 🎯 Comment below and cheer on another researcher’s goal too!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyHistoryGoals #GenealogyCommunity #DecemberFocus

November was a month of gratitude, connection, and stories worth keeping. What’s one genealogy goal you’re carrying into December? 🎯 Comment below and cheer on another researcher’s goal too!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyHistoryGoals #GenealogyCommunity #DecemberFocus

🌳 Family Tree Maker – December 4
Join us Thursday, Dec 4, 1–3 PM in the Donaldson Room for tips and tricks on getting the most out of Family Tree Maker. Learn how to organize, sync, and preserve your genealogy research!

#WVGS #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyTreeMaker #FamilyHistory #DiscoverYourRoots

Italy SIG - December 4
Join us Thursday, Dec 4, 10-12 PM in the Donaldson Room at the WVGS Library. Led by Peggy Morphew, this group dives into Italian records, history, and strategies to uncover your Italian ancestry.

#GenealogyCommunity #ItalianGenealogy #FamilyHistory #DiscoverYourRoots

🦃 WVGS will be closed Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you’re enjoying time with family, friends, and maybe even a little genealogy research between leftovers!

#WVGS #ThanksgivingWeekend #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory

🦃 WVGS is closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’re grateful for our wonderful members, volunteers, and the entire genealogy community who make discovering family history so special. Enjoy the day with loved ones—see you soon!

#WVGS #Thanksgiving #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory

Every great story begins with someone who said “I’ll help.” Our society’s next chapter needs new voices! Join one of our open committees—Nomination & Elections, Lineage Society, or Publications—and be part of the story. 📖
#GenealogyCommunity #MakeADifference #VolunteerSpirit

History thrives when we preserve it together. Highlight a local preservation effort, project, or community story that keeps heritage alive.💬 Tag your local society or group doing great work.
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #PreserveHistory #CommunityHeritage #GenealogyCommunity

Who in your family is most curious about your research? Vote in the poll, then tag them—you might spark their interest even more!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FamilyConnections #GenealogyCommunity

The latest edition of the Fairfax Genealogical Society newsletter landed in members’ inboxes on the first of the month! 📬✨

Have you had a chance to read it yet? Tell us your favorite article or tip in the comments.

#FxGS #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

Let’s build connections that last beyond generations. Drop your favorite genealogy pages, societies, or creators to follow and grow our family history circle together.
 🔁 Tag and share!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FollowFriday #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingGenerations

Let’s build connections that last beyond generations. Drop your favorite genealogy pages, societies, or creators to follow and grow our family history circle together.
 🔁 Tag and share!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FollowFriday #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingGenerations

Let’s build connections that last beyond generations. Drop your favorite genealogy pages, societies, or creators to follow and grow our family history circle together.
 🔁 Tag and share!
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #FollowFriday #GenealogyCommunity #ConnectingGenerations

📜 Document Trail – November 20
Join us Thursday, Nov 20, 1–2 PM in the Donaldson Room for Document Trail. Learn how to follow clues through records and uncover the stories your ancestors left behind!

#WVGS #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch #DiscoverYourRoots #GenealogyCommunity

Today we remember and thank the veterans in our family trees. Share their name, service branch, or story in the comments to honor their legacy.
 🎖️ Let’s fill this space with remembrance and gratitude.
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #VeteransDay #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity

Today we remember and thank the veterans in our family trees. Share their name, service branch, or story in the comments to honor their legacy.
 🎖️ Let’s fill this space with remembrance and gratitude.
 #GratitudeAndGenerations #VeteransDay #FamilyHistory #GenealogyCommunity