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Until Further Notice
Due to concern for the health and well-being of our members, volunteers, and friends during the pandemic, all in-person meetings
were canceled through May 2022. All of our programs have been on Zoom. We are considering hybrid meetings for the future.
Our program year is from September through May. The new program year starts again in September 2022. See you soon !
The Library is open by Appointment-Only during the Summer. Select Library on the Toolbar.
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About UsThe Bend Genealogical Society (fondly known as BGS) has been a gathering place of family historians in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, since 1993.
| Genealogical LibraryThe BGS Genealogical Library has over 2,400 genealogy books and journals for research in nearly all US states and many countries around the world. There are also reference books, how-to books, family genealogies and lots more. The friendly volunteer staff will be glad to help you navigate your way around the library and answer your questions. |
We want to help you! |
Local LookupsBend Genealogical Society volunteers may be able to find Deschutes Co. records for you or an obituary in the Bend Bulletin or Redmond Spokesman. There are fees for local lookups. |
Other ways to help BGS or give yourself a tax credit through the Oregon Cultural Trust!
![]() BGS earns a donation from Fred Meyer when you shop with your Rewards card. The donation does not affect your rewards. Select the Bend Genealogical Society as your charity of choice at: Fred Meyer Community Rewards, then use your card every time you shop. | Shopping through Amazon smile is the same as shopping on the Amazon site, except that BGS will earn a donation on qualified purchases. Use your Amazon login and password at Amazon Smile and select the Bend Genealogical Society as your charity of choice. | The Cultural Trust tax credit funds cultural activities in Oregon. Make a donation to an approved nonprofit (BGS is on the list). Then make a matching gift to the Cultural Trust. If you pay state income tax, you will get a tax credit, dollar for dollar, on your tax return. The Cultural Trust donation costs you nothing. Info about the Cultural Trust tax credit. | GoodShop offers terrific discounts & coupons for 7,000+ retailers on the web. When you use GoodShop, BGS earns a donation. If you use GoodSearch, BGS earns a penny for every Yahoo internet search. Register at GoodShop & select The Bend Genealogical Society as your charity of choice and use GoodShop or GoodSearch today. |