DISCOVER
Discover the story of your past and the value of knowing where you came from.
Learn
Learn how to perform accurate and thorough genealogical research.
Connect
Connect with the AFHS community for research support and mentorship opportunities.
Engage
Engage with the Calgary and area community and inspire others to discover their roots.
Welcome to
Alberta Family Histories
Society
Alberta Family Histories Society has been assisting family historians for 40 years! We welcome anyone with an interest in genealogy. You will discover how to research your family roots, from anywhere in Canada and around the world. Our programs and resources will be of particular interest for those searching for ancestors in the Calgary and southern Alberta area…
Meet With Us
AFHS offers wonderful opportunities to meet and connect if you are in the Calgary area.
Society Meetings
Join us for genealogy learning and sharing at our Society meetings.
Special Interest Groups
Our small group sessions, known as SIGs, are one of our greatest features.
Upcoming Events
Find out what is happening on this list of events.
AFHS LIBRARY
Resources
Discover all the resources AFHS offers to help you find and document your family history.
Publications
Our newsletter and previous journals are a treasure chest of informative articles.
Research Assistance
Need help with your Calgary and area research? Our team is eager to assist.
Data Projects
Find out about the data projects done by our volunteers – cemeteries, newspapers and more.
Notice Board
OUR NEXT SOCIETY MEETING
Our annual Member Appreciation Night will be held at Blackbird Picnic Shelter in the Glennfield area of Fish Creek Park. Come join us! For more information email communications@afhs.ab.ca
FAMILY ROOTS MAKING CONNECTIONS
Featuring well-known speaker Dave Obee and two local speakers (Jill Browne and Kim Zjalic), you won’t want to miss this day of learning and networking. The conference webpage can be found here
Links & Suggestions
Look here for recommendations for the best sources for Calgary and area records.
Volunteer Opportunities
AFHS could not manage without dedicated volunteers. Find out how you can share your talents.
Our Meeting Archives
Members have electronic access to handouts and videos from recent meetings.
News
AFHS aims to inform members about what is happening both locally and in the wider genealogy world.
Alberta Ancestors
- Search for burial location and information about a specific person on our Persons page
- Discover information about specific cemeteries on our Cemeteries page
- Find data and insights about Alberta’s cemeteries on our Insights page
- Learn about notable people and Alberta pioneers on our Stories page
