The Indian River Genealogical Society (IRGS) holds nine (9) monthly meetings, from January through May and September through December with a break during the summer months. Usually, meetings are at the Main Library in Vero Beach. Details about the next meeting, including the scheduled speaker and the meeting location can be found on the homepage of our website. Future meeting plans can be found using the "Events" button on the website's main menu.

Mission

The Society's mission is to further genealogical research and promote interest in family and local history.

History

The Indian River Genealogical Society, Inc. had its beginnings when the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century met and discussed forming a genealogy society to help their members and increase membership. On 6 April 1983, the first meeting and founding members met---Louise Auten, George Wilson, Freda Hoppe, Carolyn Scagnetti, Ruth McConathy, Edward Hungerford, Martha Dodd, Burton Holt and Mabel Lutz. The original meeting place was the social hall of the Roseland United Methodist Church. Since 1991 when the new library was built, the Society has met in the large meeting room at the Indian River County Main Library. During the COVID pandemic, regular monthly meetings continued but were held online rather than in person.

What We Do

• Provide educational programs at each of our nine(9) monthly meetings
• Publish three(3) newsletters per year with informative articles
• Sponsor Genealogy Interest Groups (GIGs) which are study groups focused on specific research topics
• Provide on-demand access to Thomas MacEntee's GenSoc Soup genealogy webinars through our website
• Collaborate with local historical organizations and libraries

2026 IRGS Officers

Committee Chairs

Recognitions and Affiliations

As a 501(c)(3) organization, IRGS earned a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid (GuideStar) for 2023-2024.  We are organizational members of Florida Genealogical Society and the National Genealogical Society.

Member Benefits