Membership in the Cape Cod Genealogical Society is open to anyone with an interest in family history or genealogy and is not exclusive to those who are conducting Cape Cod research.

Our membership is based on the calendar year – January to December. Although our dues are not pro-rated for those who join after the beginning of the year, anyone who becomes a member during the months of November and December will have their membership extended through the following year.

Our annual dues are for the calendar year for one person or for a couple living in the same household. The amount varies depending upon class of membership:

Basic Membership: $35.00 ($40.00 outside U.S.) This includes an electronic copy of the Journal, which is available to members on the CCGS website. If you prefer to receive a printed version, please add $20.00 ($10.00 per issue) to your dues payment.

Supporting Membership: $100.00 This includes a printed copy of the Journal as well as acknowledgement in Society publications.

Contributing Membership: $150.00 This includes a printed copy of the Journal as well as acknowledgement in Society publications.

Benefits of Membership:

  • Help and guidance from fellow members and colleagues
  • Access to over 40 years of Society research publications in the Members Only area of this website
  • Participation in Special Interest Groups
  • Periodic programs emphasizing genealogical and historical issues and techniques
  • Research trips
  • Classes on genealogy related subjects
  • Semi-annual Journal (see Publications)
  • Occasional special research projects
  • Discounts on any CCGS special event in which there is a fee charged
  • Supporting and Contributing Members: Acknowledgement in Society publications

For additional information about the Society and further membership questions, please contact our Membership Chair, at membership@capecodgenealogy.org or Cape Cod Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1394, Harwich, MA 02645.

Cape Cod Genealogical Society is a 501(C)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.