The Fox Valley Genealogical Society is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization founded in 1981 in Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois. The purpose of the Society is:
- To bring together persons who are researching family history and to promote cooperation among them.
- To educate others in methods and practices in genealogical research.
- To inform people of the value of and the need for preserving family and local history for posterity.
- To collect and preserve genealogical and historical data by publishing genealogical materials and articles.
- To receive, hold, and invest monies, dues, gifts, sales, interest, etc., and to hold and administer property for the benefit of the Society and its educational purpose.
Current ongoing activities of the Society include:
- Conducting beginner and intermediate genealogy classes
- Morning Writing Group meetings monthly
- Evening Writing Group meetings monthly
- Sponsorship of an annual educational conference
- Sponsoring genealogy trips to libraries
- Research and correspondence in response to genealogical queries
Current ongoing special projects of the Society are:
- Indexing obituaries from the Aurora Beacon News
- We are open to suggestions for other project ideas. Use our Contact Us form.
The FVGS holds nine general meetings (some in person, some online) on the second Thursday of each month, from September through June (except December) at 7:00 PM (Central). In-person meetings are held in the Grace United Methodist Church-Fellowship Hall (lower level), 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville, Illinois. Park in the lot on the river side of the building. The Fellowship Hall is straight ahead as you enter the building.
Members receive the Fox Trails monthly newsletter via email. They can also view online copies of our quarterly journal, Fox Tales, which has been published for 34 years (from 1981 to 2014).
FVGS extends a cordial welcome to those who visit our meetings and consider joining our Society. During the informal socializing at the general meetings, you can meet new friends, make contacts, and share information with other genealogists.