Riley County Genealogical Society

Specific Need

The Riley County Genealogical Society is in the midst of a project to install historical markers on the Linear Trail to tell more of Manhattan’s history.  A coloring book featuring Manhattan's history is also being designed in collaboration with the Riley County Historical Society and Museum.

Monies raised thru Grow Green can help with these projects and other RCGS programs and educational offerings.

Mission

Provide educational and research opportunities for genealogy and family history researchers, • Maintain a genealogical research library, and • Collect, preserve and publish genealogical and historical records for Riley County and surrounding area.

Profile

We provide:

• Genealogical Research Library housing a collection of books, family histories, genealogy periodicals, and RCGS publications.
• Computers for online research
• Knowledgable staff available to assist you with your research
• Subscription based genealogy websites are available for your use (including Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com)
• Workshops, help sessions, and classes on genealogical topics
• Kansas Kin Magazine and FYI Newsletter
• Surname search on website
• Personalized genealogy research on request