Upcoming Events
Genealogy In Bloom 2026 with special guest Kathryn Lake Hogan
Registration for Genealogy in Bloom will open on Sunday, 1 March 2026Rochester Genealogical Society's annual all day genealogical conference.&nb... ...Read More...
Writers Group Monthly Meeting
Are you interested in writing your family stories, recording memoirs, or improving how you share your genealogical discoveries? The RGS Writers Group welcomes m... ...Read More...Mastering AncestryDNA Pro Tools Workshop
AncestryDNA ProTools Workshop - Part 1This two-part workshop will teach you how to use the AncestryDNA Pro Tools to help find your ancestors using DNA... ...Read More...
DNA Interest Group - Solving a Virginia Mystery Using DNA
Family lore tells a different story than the records for the paternity of a southwest Virginia great-grandfather. Learn how DNA helps solve the mystery!...Read More...Articles and stories submission deadline for Summer 2026 edition of Hear Ye Hear Ye
Articles and stories submission deadline for Summer 2026 edition of Hear Ye Hear Ye to hyhy@nyrgs.org....Read More...RGS May 2026 General Meeting: Michelle Spencer: Build a Better Family Tree with Brick & Mortar Research
Michelle Spencer presents: Build a Better Family Tree with Brick & Mortar Research ...Read More...Genealogy in Bloom Book Auction
The Book Auction Committee is making preparations for this year's Genealogy in Bloom. They are seeking donations of genealogy-related books and volunteers to assist with setting up and taking down the book display tables at GiB.
To donate books or volunteer to help, please contact Bill Troicke at btroicke@nyrgs.org.
Program Committee Members Needed
Help plan future RGS meetings and speakers. The Program Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help plan our future activities. We meet monthly to discuss and plan upcoming events for RGS and our Interest Groups.
If you're interested in more information, please contact Tawnya Post at tpost@nyrgs.org.
Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail

The Finger Lakes region is full of significant historical and genealogical sites. RGS Past-President Eric Vaughn has prepared a series of places to visit over the next year. We will be featuring a new site each week. See how many you can visit!
Week 10 Stop on the Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail
Town of Rush - Town Historian
Location: 5977 East Henrietta Road, Rush, NY 14543
Website: https://www.townofrush.com/departments/historian.html
Phone: (585) 533-2360
Explore the rich rural heritage of Monroe County! The Town of Rush Town Historian’s Office offers a unique glimpse into the agricultural roots, early settlers, and evolving community life of Rush, New York. From pioneer families to local landmarks, this collection helps bring the town’s past into focus for researchers and visitors alike.
Located just south of Rochester, the Town of Rush has deep historical ties to early New York State settlement, farming traditions, and small-town development—stories carefully preserved through the Historian’s growing collection.
Highlights include:
- Permanent and rotating exhibits on Fairport and Perinton’s history
- Extensive genealogical and archival materials for local family research
- Erie Canal heritage, including canal-era maps and photographs
- Historic house and property files – a must for local researchers
- Knowledgeable volunteers ready to assist with your inquiries
Researchers may also uncover connections to early Monroe County migration patterns, farming lineages, and ties to neighboring towns and regions—making this a valuable stop for both local and regional family history research.
The Town Historian is a dedicated resource for the community, often assisting visitors with genealogical questions, historical property research, and guidance on available materials.
Whether you're researching ancestors who lived and worked the land, exploring cemetery records, or learning more about the development of this historic town, the Town of Rush Town Historian’s Office offers a meaningful connection to the past.
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