Mission / Purpose
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO:
- Instruct in methods of research, documentation and recording of genealogies.
- Provide resources through our Library.
- Procure and maintain genealogical resources.
- Collect, index and file family records of members.
- Collect, develop, publish and disseminate genealogical information of interest to the membership and to the general public.
PRIMARY SOCIETY ACTIVITIES:
- Informative bi-monthly meetings, Fall to Spring.
- The publication of a quarterly, Virginia Tidewater Genealogy, in March, June, September and December.
- The Sale of TGS published books of local source materials.
- A computer lab is available to the public at our Library.
Operating Year: January - December 2024
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Board of Directors
| Interim President: |
Karen McPherson |
| 1st Vice president: |
Sharon Minter |
| 2nd Vice President - Programs: |
Vacant |
| Recording Secretary: |
Mary Beth Dalton |
| Treasurer: |
Susan Jenks |
| Immediate Past President: |
Elizabeth Pierce |
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Appointed Offices
| Corresponding Secretary/Media: |
Joan Edmonds |
| Historian & Hospitality: |
Shannon Redmond |
| Librarian: |
Merle Kimball |
| Library Volunteer Coordinator: |
Linda Miller |
| Publications: |
Mary Beth Dalton |
| Quarterly Editor: |
Karen McPherson |
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ALL MEETINGS ARE FREE
AND
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14415 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608
757-988-1055
SCHEDULE OF GENERAL MEETINGS—THIRD SATURDAYS AT 10:30 AM
JANUARY, MARCH, MAY, SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER
2025
January 18
March 15
May 17
September 20
November 15
BOARD OF DIRECTOS MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND TUESDAYS OF
FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST AND OCTOBER
NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, February 11th, 3:00 pm
TGS is located in the 1884 Old Warwick County Courthouse Building
We take photographs at our meetings and occasionally at our library, which may be posted on our social media platforms, website, advertising or television programming. By attending, you are agreeing to be photographed and granting permission for your likeness to be used in these media.
