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
This will be an evening of sharing. If you have a story about Christmas Traditions – ethnic traditions, family traditions, ornaments, foods, Christmas cards, etc. – please contact programs@afhs.ab.ca
A NEW AFHS PROJECT
Alberta Family Histories Society is developing a new project called Alberta Ancestors. This sister website will allow a search of our data collections (such as cemetery records and newspaper indexes). Read more 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.
