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Welcome to
Alberta Family Histories
Society
Alberta Family Histories Society (AFHS) welcomes anyone interested in genealogy and family history! If you are particularly interested in the Calgary and southern Alberta region, we have substantial resources you’ll find nowhere else (not even on the Internet!). Beyond that, we can help you research your roots in Canada and many parts of the world.
Have you hit a brick wall in your research, or want to meet other like-minded people? For more than 40 years, we have been helping people like you grow their family trees and discover the stories of their roots. Our library in northwest Calgary is open to the public. Come find out more from our welcoming volunteers!
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
GENEALOGY 101
We are holding a two-part workshop with tips to get you started on building your family tree! Please visit our website or send a message to communications@afhs.ab.ca for more details.
OUR NEXT SOCIETY MEETING
Topic: Share a Story about a Holiday Ornament presented by our members
Guests are welcome! To receive a guest Zoom invitation email communications@afhs.ab.ca
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
