Victoria Genealogical Society

@victoriags.org

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We support and promote family history research in Victoria, British Columbia, across Canada, and around the world.

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Graphic promoting a Victoria Genealogical Society workshop titled “Understanding Ancestry 101.” It shows a family tree diagram in the background, event details for April 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and presenter Gerry Poulton with a portrait image. The graphic states the workshop is available online or in person with registration required.
Graphic promoting a DNA Day Seminar titled “From Segments to Stories” by the Victoria Genealogical Society. It features a DNA illustration, event date and time (April 25, 2026, 9:00 am–2:20 pm PST), and four presenters: Blaine Bettinger, Roberta Estes, Janine Cloud, and Jim Bartlett, with photos shown along the side. The event is listed as virtual only with registration required.
Promotional graphic for a Victoria Genealogical Society Heritage History Hour event titled “Black Histories of British Columbia: Stories, Realities, Legacies.” The left side features the words “Black History Month” stacked vertically in bold blocks of green, yellow, and red against a black background with a colourful geometric pattern at the bottom. The right side contains event details with the Victoria Genealogical Society logo at the top. Text reads: “VGS Heritage History Hour – The Victoria Genealogical Society in association with the BC Black History Awareness Society presents: Black Histories of British Columbia: Stories, Realities, Legacies. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm. Presenter: Fran Morrison.” A portrait photo of Fran Morrison appears beside the text, and the BC Black History Awareness Society logo is displayed at the bottom.
Promotional graphic for a Victoria Genealogical Society workshop titled “Using Heraldry in Genealogy.” The design features a large heraldic shield divided into four sections with traditional patterns: a lion silhouette, a chevron pattern, a fleur-de-lis motif, and a second lion figure in contrasting colours. Overlaid text reads: “VGS Workshop – Using Heraldry in Genealogy – Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 10:00–12:00 am – Presenter: Kathie Ross.” The Victoria Genealogical Society logo appears at the bottom.
Diana Elder