Promoting and encouraging the study of family history research since its formation in 1974
Join HGS NowWelcome to Hampshire Genealogical Society! We are a registered charity and have been promoting and encouraging the study of family history research since our formation in 1974. Our aim is to help you trace your family’s Hampshire roots.
The Society is run entirely by volunteers and is affiliated to the Family History Federation (FHF). This means we exchange information, ideas and best practice with other Societies and their members.
Due to the recently announced changes in opening hours at Hampshire Archives, HGS will also be changing our opening hours. From Tuesday 15 September 2026, the Hampshire Archives search room will close at 3pm and document production will close at 2:30pm. This means that HGS opening hours will now be 10am – 3pm on Tuesday, […]
View ArticleConference Day Saturday 19th September 2026 Wickham Community Centre Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL Everyone is welcome to join us for the day — HGS members, non-members, and anyone interested in family history, so please feel free to tell your friends! A Variety of Topics with Expert Speakers! Compered by our President, Dr Nick Barratt, […]
View ArticleWe are frequently helping our members with various questions or problems and so often members reply thanking us and showing their appreciation of what our volunteers do for the Society. It really is very much appreciated by the volunteers to know that their work is valued, thank you. Please remember to let our Membership Secretary […]
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