Welcome to the Anchorage Genealogical Society

All of the entries have now been submitted and received, and are being reviewed by the AGS Board of Directors. The winner will be determined and announced at the AGS meeting/party on December 17, 2025. RootsTech 2026 takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 5-7, 2026.

Any questions can be submitted to the AGS Board of Directors at inquiries@anchoragegenealogy.org.

Anchorage Genealogical Society (AGS)

The Anchorage Genealogical Society (AGS) is a nonprofit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to all things genealogy. Genealogical research is a little more challenging in the Great Land. We are hours -- even days -- away from anywhere else, our branch of the National Archives was moved to Seattle, and many of us have come here from other states and countries, leaving our ancestral roots far behind. Even "locals" and Native Alaskans face unique hurdles in researching past generations. AGS is committed to providing a supportive, educational group for family historians and professional genealogists alike. Join us today!

Monthly Meetings

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM (no meetings June through August). The public is always welcome and we would love to have you join us! Currently, our meetings are being held virtually via ZOOM at 6 PM.

Please see the "Events" tab for the most updated information about the meetings.

Local Resources in Anchorage

The Anchorage Genealogical Society (AGS), with monthly meetings, and a friendly, knowledgeable group of people willing to share information and technical tips on research, and to offer support to others.

An excellent Genealogical Section, and the Alaskan Room, on the 3rd floor of the Z. J. Loussac Library. Members may contact Gretchen Bersch at: gtbalaska@icloud.com, if interested in becoming the volunteer coordinator. Volunteers typically volunteer a few hours a week assisting library patrons with their genealogy research. Please note that ibrarians are unable to assist with genealogy beyond locating resources from their catalog.

A friendly LDS Family History Center. Experienced volunteers are on hand to assist with computers, microfilm/fiche and readers, and most major on-line genealogy resources. This service is available free of charge to the public. Church affiliation is not necessary. Call 907-677-0652 before you go. Open times vary depending on staffing.

Upcoming Events

12/09/2025 - 3:00 pm

Loussac Library Genealogy Workshop

Loussac Library, Raven Room

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12/13/2025 - 2:00 pm

DNA Discussion Group with Cassie Thomas

Zoom Call

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12/17/2025 - 6:00 pm

December Monthly Meeting

BP Energy Center

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