D-OGS is an active genealogical community dedicated to the research and preservation of family history of Durham and Orange counties. We provide research assistance and educational opportunities to our members and the public through outreach programs, monthly meetings, newsletters, and forums. We welcome queries about your family or historical places in and around Durham and Orange counties. The society meets once a month to hear speakers on a variety of topics including general research techniques, North Carolina maps, Indian Trading Paths, cemetery records, advances in technology, DNA results and so much more. Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month and are open to the public. A schedule of our events can be found on our Events page and announced in our popular monthly newsletter. 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you ever wanted to find exactly where your ancestors lived?  In addition to the fun of actually standing on their land, location can be a goldmine for genealogical research.  Knowing neighbors, geography, and local history can help solve some of those mysteries and give insight into their lives.   Mr. Dorris will review of what he has learned about using a variety of land resources for genealogical work and the results of that work, and research as it relates to the Dorris family history he is currently writing..

See more details on our EVENTS page.