News Archive

During the October 2026 meeting of our DNA SIG, we discussed the recent revelation of autosomal DNA testing being used to compare clippings of Thomas Jefferson’s hair to that of descendants of Sally Hemings whom … Read more

Want to give back to the genealogical community? You can now donate right here on our website! We have a Historic Preservation Fund to help with record conservation, the Andrew Hogwood Memorial Fund to help … Read more

GRIVA’s Fall Conference: Digging Up Your Ancestors: An Introduction to Using AI featuring Diana Elder, AG, AGL is over, but you can still register and access recordings through December 2! Learn more about these topics:Understanding … Read more

Congratulations to GRIVA board member Peter Edwin Broadbent, Jr., JD for being named a National Genealogical Society Fellow! From the press release from the National Genealogical Society Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana on 28 May … Read more

Through our Historic Preservation Fund,  GRIVA recently donated funds to assist the St. John’s Church Foundation efforts to repair gravestones at Historic St. John’s Church, 1741, in Richmond, VA.  The church is famous for Patrick Henry’s declaration of “Give … Read more

We’re excited to introduce the new GRIVA website! The new site includes most of the commonly used content directly on the Home Page. You can find our programs on the calendar feature and our popular … Read more

Kate Kelley, was our featured speaker on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, spoke about The Photo Angel project that has been featured on many national news programs. This project reunites long-lost photos with their relatives. You … Read more