Montana State
Genealogical Society
Save the date!
The MSGS 2025 Annual Conference will take place September 18-20 in Great Falls.
Welcome to the Montana State Genealogical Society. We invite you to join us in pursuing your family history through our conferences, meetings and other events.
Join Our Society
Membership is open to all individuals, libraries, institutions, genealogical and historical societies.
Member Societies
Find your local member society in our directory of Montana Societies.
Latest Newsletter
The Big Sky Roundup is the publication of MSGS. The Roundup is published in January, April, July, and October.
Our Mission
The Montana State Genealogical Society
helps family historians develop skills
and discover connections that enhance
their research.
MSGS Resources
First Families and Early Settlers
Our certificate program honors ancestors who were among Montana’s earliest residents.
State Genealogical Library
We are proud of our State Genealogical Library, now located on the 1st floor of the Lewis & Clark Public Library in Helena. Hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
MSGS Bylaws
Revised MSGS Bylaws were adopted 22 September 2018. Revised Standing Rules were adopted 13 July 2019.
Contact Us
Montana State Genealogical Society
PO Box 5313
Helena MT 59604