Join
A member of the Stephenson County Genealogical Society might be a beginner, just starting to trace a family tree or a seasoned genealogy researcher. Regardless, you are invited to join us!
- Enjoy informative monthly meetings for hands on help, answer your questions and expand your genealogical capabilities.
- Reduced or no fees for workshop charges
- Receive 90-minute one-on-one research assistance from a professional or volunteer genealogist (a $70 value!)
Our Mission
The mission of your Stephenson County Genealogical Society is to serve the community through education in the methods of genealogical research and provide resource materials with an emphasis on Stephenson County and its surrounding counties.
Meetings
The SCGS meets beginning at 6 p.m. and programs at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of every month, except for January and July.
Become an SCGS Member
Annual Membership Dues
Individual: $8 – payable in December of each year. New members may join at any time during the year and will receive back issues of the newsletter from the current year. Dues received after October 1 are applied to the following year.
SCGS now accepts online payment for Membership Dues! When payment is received, your membership will be active. There are no additional fees for online payments. To pay electronically by PayPal or credit/debit card, click on the Shopping Cart button below.
Payments by mail: Please send a check for $8 per membership along with your name, mailing and email address to:
SCGS
PO Box 514
Freeport, IL 61032
We look forward to meeting you!