Welcome To CCNGS

The popular Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS), located in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976.  Check our “Upcoming Events” below to learn about all the exciting and fun events we have planned!  Meetings, programs, and other activities are open to the public, and you are cordially invited to participate. Our meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month in the Paseo Verde Library, 280 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, Nevada, just off the I-215, Phone: 702-492-7252.

CCNGS is affiliated with the Henderson Libraries to house our extensive genealogical collection in the Heritage Room at the Paseo Verde Library.  Additional materials continue to be added to enhance the collection with the latest materials and technology. Volunteers from CCNGS staff the Heritage Room and assist patrons with their family history. In addition, free genealogy classes are held monthly in the library.


UPCOMING EVENTS: MEETINGS / CLASSES / SPECIAL EVENTS

CCNGS Monthly Meeting

    • Date: March 16, 2024
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Location: Program Room at Paseo Verde Library
    • Topic: “Land for the Landless: Homestead Records and How to Use Them”
    • Presenter: Amber Oldenburg

CCNGS Presents Free Classes & Events 

teacherPlease continue to check back for additional upcoming classes!

  • Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Lunch & Learn: AI for Genealogy”
    – presented by Ben Kemper
    Did you know that artificial intelligence (AI) can help you with your genealogy? We will explore how AI can assist with your genealogy research, easily create life stories or anecdotes, and accomplish many other tasks. Anyone can learn how to use an AI tool called ChatGPT in seconds.
  • Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group”
    – presented by CCNGS President Craig Smith
    CCNGS has formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) for members that are using, or considering, Family Tree Maker Software. The focus of the group is to help you learn the many features and options of the software and to get answers to your questions.
  • Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Lunch & Learn: Reclaim the Records”
  • Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group”
    – presented by CCNGS President Craig Smith
    CCNGS has formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) for members that are using, or considering, Family Tree Maker Software. The focus of the group is to help you learn the many features and options of the software and to get answers to your questions.
  • Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Lunch & Learn: Websites For Genealogy”
  • Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group”
    – presented by CCNGS President Craig Smith
    CCNGS has formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) for members that are using, or considering, Family Tree Maker Software. The focus of the group is to help you learn the many features and options of the software and to get answers to your questions.
  • Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Lunch & Learn”
  • Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group”
    – presented by CCNGS President Craig Smith
    CCNGS has formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) for members that are using, or considering, Family Tree Maker Software. The focus of the group is to help you learn the many features and options of the software and to get answers to your questions.
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
    “Lunch & Learn: Create Your Family Health Pedigree Chart”