Mail-in Membership Options
Prefer to RIGS by mail?
Download one of our applications forms and mail it in to the address provided!
Individual Membership Application
For Individual or Dual memberships in either Standard (mailed publications) or Digital (online publications) format. Includes subscription to Rhode Island Roots, Gleanings and the RIGS Reporter Newsletter, digital access to all publications, access to recordings of our meetings and presentations, Surname Research page, four free queries per year in our Newsletter and so much more!
Gift Membership
Give the Gift of RI Family History!
Do you have friends, family, or coworkers who have expressed an interest in exploring their Rhode Island Roots?
Our gift memberships include full access to our website (rigensoc.org), subscriptions to the RI Roots journal, Gleanings, the RIGS Reporter newsletter, (sent via email) and member discounts for purchases in our online store.
Note that gift memberships are available only to new members and may not be used to renew an existing membership. Gift memberships are priced at a discount but they renew at the regular annual membership price.
Member Benefits
Everything you need to research your Rhode Island roots.
Membership supports the Society’s work while giving you access to research tools, publications, programs, and a community of researchers.
Member Publications
Access Rhode Island Roots, Gleanings, and the RIGS Reporter.
Surname Research
Use the members-only surname research directory to connect with other members researching Rhode Island families.
Programs and Recordings
Access lecture recordings, meeting handouts, workshops, and members-only downloads.
Research Support
Submit up to four free queries per year for the RIGS Reporter newsletter.
Membership Card
Use your membership card as proof of society membership for genealogical research when needed.