Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Clark County

Free Beginning Genealogy Research Classes

This FREE class series is presented by experienced CCGS speakers and members. Each class offers great research ideas whether you are an absolutely new genealogy researcher or just wanting to refresh your skills!
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Trail Breakers Volume 48

The latest version of Trail Breakers is ready to read as a searchable PDF.

Trail Breakers v48

Our Librarians Are Lonely!

CCGS librarians are expert genealogists who are ready to help you with your research. If they can’t answer your question, they can show you additional resources. So come on down to the library and make their day!

In addition to the human touch, you can find research computers connected to Ancestry.com, American Ancestors, Family Search with enhanced results, and more. Bring your own laptop if you’d like, and work alongside one of the research computers. We also have over 8,000 books, some of which cannot be found anywhere else, and pedigree charts to help record your research.

Focus Groups and Meetings

Our Focus Groups and monthly General Membership Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person. Please check our Event Calendar for details.

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Upcoming Events

  • FREE Basic Genealogy Strategies classes

    March 21, 2023  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    Possible Clues from Probate Records – Presented by: Dale Deatherage
    Pre-register at CCGS Library or 360-750-5688 – Class size limited

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  • CCGS Members Only - Welcome to Legacy Family Tree Webinars

    March 24, 2023  11:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    "The Best of Elizabeth Shown Mills: Genealogy Problem Solving".
    Margaret's Baby's Father & The Lessons He Taught Me

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  • Craft Clan

    March 25, 2023  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

    Will update post as craft topic is determined. Join us for arts/crafts activities and learning and share your family's creative traditions. Scrapbooking is always a topic and we discuss ways to archive your family photos and artifacts. Email Marcia to be added to email notification -  marcia@ccgswa.org.  

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  • CCGS Library Committee Meeting

    March 27, 2023  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Clark County Genealogical Society, 3205 NE 52nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663, USA

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