Washington State Genealogical Society

WSGS...: promotes communication about genealogical activities and information on genealogical resources with members and local, county, state and national genealogical organizations.
WSGS...: promotes the preservation of and access to public and private genealogical and historical information.
WSGS...: provides educational grants to those societies needing assistance with funding educational programming.
WSGS...: provides grant funding to genealogical societies in Washington for special projects and innovative ideas.
WSGS...: issues a Washington State Pioneer Certificate to all who can prove their ancestor was in the Territory of Washington before 11 November 1889, and issues a First Citizen Certificate for those whose ancestor was in the state before 31 December 1900. (Click on the Projects link at left.)
WSGS...: publishes a blog featuring local, state and national genealogical events, features and tips promoting genealogy and family history.