Imperial Polk
Genealogical Society
About Us
The Imperial Polk Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing family history. Our society was founded in 1981 with the goal of promoting genealogy research and helping individuals trace their ancestry. Our membership ranges from beginner to advanced researchers, and we even have a professional genealogist on our team to provide guidance and support.
Our Projects
Our society engages in numerous projects dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of family history. These initiatives range from digitizing ancient records to hosting community gatherings, all with the goal of making genealogical research universally accessible. Explore our Projects to discover ways you can contribute!
Calendar
We convene on the second Saturday of each month.
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​The meetings begin at 1:00 PM. Meetings are both in-person and virtual via Zoom.
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For the latest list of programs, speakers, and locations, please refer to our IPGS calendar Page.
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We have a new meeting place look at the map on the IPGS calendar Page for details.
Get Involved
Join our community of genealogy enthusiasts and get involved with the Imperial Polk Genealogical Society! We offer a variety of membership options, including access to our resources and events, as well as opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community. Learn more about our membership options and start getting involved today!
September's members meeting has been canceled due to the impact of Hurricane Milton. Keep checking in for updates.
The Generators
This ad hoc genealogy discussion group meets monthly from September through May. Each month, a topic related to history and genealogy is presented. It is open to anyone interested in researching genealogical resources and information. September Topic: Uploading Your Raw DNA Date: Monday, September 9, 2024. At the Lakeland Libary.
Historical and Genealogical library The Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library was first opened to the public in January of 1940. It has one of the largest genealogical collections in the Southeast United States. For more information call (863) 534-4380 or click the picture. The Historical and Genealogical Library is a part of the Polk County Library Cooperative. An on-line catalog is available on their web site at http://mypclc.org