Riley County Genealogical Society

Specific Need

Riley Co. Genealogical Society is working on a project to install additional historical markers on the Linear Trail to tell more of Manhattan’s history.

Riley Co. Genealogical Society is collaborating with other organizations and individuals to provide the research and appropriate wording for the markers, and is seeking funding to cover the cost of the markers and educational materials.  

Monies raised thru Grow Green can help with this project and other RCGS programs and 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