WCGS welcomes all who are interested in genealogy. Experienced genealogists recommend joining a society where you live for educational and support purposes, and another in the place where you are researching, for the exchange of research information.
You do not have to have ancestors from Wake County, North Carolina to be a member. If you are local, WCGS meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month September through May. Note: the November and December meeting are combined and held in early December. You do not have to be a member to attend the WCGS monthly meetings. Please visit the
Events page for the meeting schedule and details.
Member Benefits
- Wake Treasures, our bi-annual journal. All issues from 1991 to 2022.
- Wake Genealogy Watch, our quarterly newsletter
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday (except Nov/Dec when we meet first Tuesday in Dec)
- Access to recordings from some prior monthly meetings
- Members-only presentation materials
- Surname database
- Personalized notification of WCGS meetings and events
- 50% off Legacy Family Tree Webinars (only for new LFT members)
- Reduced pricing for special events
- Access to membership directory
- Welcome kit
Annual Dues
The WCGS membership year is from September 1 to August 31. Memberships received after May 31 are applied to the next membership year. Membership dues are:
- $25 for individuals
- $25 for institutions
- $30 for families (two people related by blood or marriage residing at the same address)
How to Join/Renew
Visit
Online Join to fill out a form and either (a) print it to mail with a check or (b) pay online through PayPal. To renew your membership, login to the
Members Area and then select the Renew Membership button on your profile page. The Renewal option is available beginning 45 days from the end of the society year (Aug 31).
You can also print this
form and use it for joining WCGS or renewing your membership.
