New York State Family History Conference
Save the Date: 2025 New York State Family History Conference
The 2025 New York State Family History Conference, “Echoes of New York,” will have in-person/livestreamed sessions on September 19–20, 2025, at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, NY, as well as on-demand sessions.
More updates and details will be posted here as they develop, including when registration opens, conference agenda and sessions, keynote speaker, and more.
What is the New York State Family History Conference?
Researchers, genealogists, and all those interested in family history gather for the New York State Family History Conference, the largest statewide family history event held in New York. Over the years we’ve travelled to places like Tarrytown, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse—all while hosting hundreds of other researchers online. Last year's conference featured in-person and virtual programming as well as on-demand viewing of all 35 sessions.
What do I learn at the conference?
Experts on New York, genealogy, family history, and various subject material teach the sessions. Many of these sessions cover advanced topics like DNA research and searching migratory records, but others can help you build your genealogy skills and get you ready to tackle some difficult situations in your research.
Who organizes the New York State Family History Conference?
The conference is organized and run by the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), a nonprofit organization based in New York City serving all parts of the State and region.
Our members are mostly from New York State but are also found around the country and world. This conference is the State’s largest event for family history and a place for all researchers to connect with others who share their interests, no matter how much experience you may have.
NYG&B members receive discounts to events like the New York State Family History Conference. Learn more about NYG&B membership.
What is New York Stories?
New York Stories are pre-recorded, livestreamed video clips from the genealogy and family history community sharing memorable and notable stories. Watch the 2024 New York Stories Day One and Day Two.