The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania

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Upcoming Third Thursday webinar

 


Genealogy at the Moravian Archives

Zoom presentation with Thomas J. McCullough

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Free to all

Registration and more information

 


Webinar Recordings – Member Access

Navigating the Records From The War of 1812                                19th Century Naturalizations                 

Brian Rhinehart                                                                                                                  Jefferson M. Moak

Available until October 19, 2026                                                                                Available until Nov. 16, 2026

View the recorded presentation                                                                                  View the recorded presentation


GSP member benefit: Access to the Pennsylvania Newspaper Collection on NewspaperArchive! Log into the GSP website and go to GSP NewspaperArchive or click on the image at left. Join GSP



Visit GSP

Visit the FamilySearch Affiliate Library at GSP to view FamilySearch collections not viewable at home. Admission to the FamilySearch room is free.

Laptop open with FamilySearch logo on screen and large monitor with FamilySearch logo on screen
Library shelves with books

Visit the GSP Library – free for GSP members and open to the public with a $5 admission fee.

Appointments are required: info@genpa.org or 267-686-2296. Please make an appointment at least one week in advance.


Become a GSP Member    ~    Donate to GSP 

Volunteer with GSP

The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP) is a non-profit educational institution located at 2100 Byberry Road, Suite 111, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116. Founded in 1892, GSP is one of the earliest genealogical societies founded in the United States. Our mission is to provide leadership and support in promoting genealogy through education, preservation, and access to Pennsylvania-related genealogical information. GSP is committed to preserving and publishing primary source records and to helping people to search for their ancestors.

Library Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturdays) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Appointments required: info@genpa.org

Please make an appointment at least one week in advance. The GSP library is primarily run by volunteers.

An appointment to access locked records on FamilySearch, however, may be made within 24 hours.

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