The purposes of the Genealogical Society of Salem County are to further the educational study of genealogy through meetings, lectures, seminars and workshops; to promote the study of genealogy through community activities; to assist members in the methods and practices of genealogical research and the filing and retention of the same; to encourage the preservation of family history.

The Genealogical Society of Salem County now meets on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month from September to June. The meetings are held at 7 pm at the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit in Woodstown, New Jersey. Most programs are open to the public, and usually feature a guest speaker lecturing on some aspect of genealogy research or local history. The gatherings also provide a chance to network with other researchers. Additional workshops and research trips are also scheduled at other times during the year. For more information about our meetings, please visit our events page or call 609-670-0407.