Membership

Membership

Join the Rhode Island Genealogical Society

RIGS members help preserve Rhode Island’s family history while gaining access to publications, research tools, programs, and members-only resources.

Already a member?

If your membership has expired, please log in to the Members Only area and follow the renewal prompts. If you need help with your login or password, contact the Webmaster at webmaster@rigensoc.org before creating a new membership.

You may also join or renew by mail using one of our Mail-In Membership forms.

Membership Options

Choose the membership that fits how you want to receive RIGS publications.

Digital memberships include online access to member publications. Standard memberships include printed publications by mail.

Individual Digital

$25

For one member. Publications are provided digitally instead of by mail.

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Dual Digital

$37.50

For two members in the same household. Publications are provided digitally.

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Individual

$35

For one member. Includes printed publications by mail.

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Dual

$52.50

For two members in the same household. Includes printed publications by mail.

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Institutional

$35

For libraries, societies, and institutions. Includes printed publications by mail.

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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.

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Become a RIGS member today.

Join online, renew your membership, or download the mail-in form if you prefer to pay by check.