Please support the Bucks County Genealogical Society by joining us today!

Membership in BCGS is on a rolling basis and lasts one year from the month you join.  Annual membership dues are as follows:

  • Individual membership: $20 per year
  • Dual/Household membership: $35 per year
  • Organization membership: $75 per year

We also offer a lifetime membership for $250.

 

3 ways to join or renew your membership:

 

Express Join and Register

On line

By mail
New members:  If you want to join and register for an upcoming program in one step, go to our Express Join and Register page to ensure that you will be registered in time for the program..  NOTE: this option is available only if registration is currently open for the program. New members, go to our Online membership page. Renewing members, log in and go to our Renew My Membership page.  Note that these options may require over 24 hours for membership to be confirmed. Print and mail the New Membership Application Form with your check.

 

Thank you!  Your membership dues will assist the Society in accomplishing its mission.

If you are not ready to join at this time, please click the button below to sign up for our mailing list so you are notified about upcoming events.

 

Member Benefits

(this is a list in progress - more to come!)

  • Members can register for online meetings at a reduced rate
  • Members can view recordings of our online programs (if speaker permits) for 30 days after the event.
  • Discount on Society educational programs and events
  • Members can have their Bucks County ancestral surnames posted on this website with a link to the member's email address.
  • Access to our website's Members Only area, where you can participate in our members' forums, and share files, photos, favorite websites, and information with other members.
  • Meeting handouts are available to members unable to attend the Society's regular monthly meetings.
  • Free scanning of documents is available by appointment.
  • Discount on Family Tree Maker software
  • GenealogyBank: 20% ($14) discount - members may subscribe for $55.95 per year.
  • Fold3:  37% ($30) discount - members may subscribe for $49.95 per year.
  • Dell purchase program: provides discounts on products sold through the Dell website to FGS member societies' members, their families, and their friends.  BCGS is a member of FGS (Federation of Genealogical Societies) and the discounts are available to our members.

If you have questions or to get access to the above discounts, please contact:

membership@bucksgen.org

Why Join a Genealogical Society?

Recent comments from Charter Members:

"I have been so impressed with your communications on BCGS.  It is a pleasure to be part of this organization."

"I really enjoyed meeting everyone..."

"I really enjoyed the meeting and look forward to future events!  I really think you and the Board have done a fantastic job so far.  I learned a lot!"

"I was impressed with your meeting...you have done a great job on your website and I look forward to future meetings!"


Membership in a genealogical society means you are no longer researching alone.  Genealogy is an extremely rewarding hobby, but it's too easy to spend a great deal of time by ourselves, whether it is in front of a computer or trekking to various repositories.  By attending society meetings, working on projects together, and collaborating with others on our genealogical problems, we find an entire community of like-minded people.  We can share our common passion, keep up with the latest news in the industry, enhance our research skills, and help beginners to discover the joys of the hobby.

If we live in Bucks County, we need to travel a bit to attend an educational seminar or workshop. Forming a local society means we can host our own speakers locally, and provide those educational opportunities for ourselves and for the beginners in our area.

We can also give back to the genealogical community by working toward online access to Bucks County genealogical records, and offering to help others who are researching their Bucks County ancestors from a distance.  Most counties in the US have a county-focused genealogical society which works to improve records access for researchers.  You can probably think of many examples when someone in another state or country helped you with your research because you couldn't be there in person.  As an organization, we can pay it forward.  Many hands make light work.

Perhaps the most important benefit of membership in a genealogical society is the connection with others and the lifelong friendships formed.