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39 “Free Negro Registers” Now Available on Virginia Untold

03/13/202303/02/2023 by Teresa A Kelley

The Library of Virginia announced recently they have digitized thirty-nine “Free Negro Registers” and placed them on Virginia Untold. The registers cover various dates from the late 18th to mid-19th century in multiple counties across Virginia. Counties represented are Alleghany, Amelia, Arlington, Bedford, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Goochland, Henrico, King George, Lancaster, Loudoun, … Read more

Members: Resetting Your Password

02/15/202302/13/2023 by Teresa A Kelley

Attention VGS Members: If you haven’t already done so, please reset your password for the new website. To do so: If you don’t see the email, please check your junk/spam folder. If you have questions or need assistance, please email our office administrator at admin@vgs.org.

New Titles on Virginia Chronicle

02/09/2023 by Teresa A Kelley

Virginia Chronicle, the Library of Virginia’s freely accessible digital newspaper database, has recently added a notable assortment of new titles, including school newspapers, labor newspapers, and additional dailies and weeklies from throughout the Commonwealth.

New on the VGS Website: Borden Land Grant Map in Rockbridge County

02/09/202302/09/2023 by Teresa A Kelley

The Borden Land Grant map, originally compiled by J. Raymond Hildebrand in 1964, has been digitized and made available to all through the VGS website.

Unique Volunteer Opportunity: NGS 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond

02/04/2023 by Teresa A Kelley

VGS is pleased to be the host society for the NGS 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond 31 May–3 June 2023 and to be able to offer you a unique opportunity to volunteer during this special event. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, helping with attendee check-in, working at the VGS booth, session … Read more