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Vítáme Vás! (We welcome you!)

Research and connect with families from the Czech and Slovak ancestral lands.

CGSI focuses on the areas of present-day Czech Republic and Slovakia. This includes Czech (Bohemian), German-Bohemian (Böhmisch), Hungarian, Jewish, Moravian, Rusyn (Ruthenian), Silesian, and Slovak ancestry.

CGSI has over 2,000 members residing in the United States, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other countries, providing a vast networking opportunity to learn and share information, and connect with fellow members.

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Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) wants to help you research and connect with your family history.

We are dedicated to genealogical research and interest in descendants of ethnic groups with roots from the Czech and Slovak ancestral lands of Central Europe.

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What Members Say

Brno, Moravia
I credit CGSI for being able to access and decipher the records of my ancestors, as I found such helpful articles in your archives after joining - I will be forever grateful to your organization for that!
Jody D., Kennebunk, Maine, USA

News & Events

Get your tickets now, CGSI's 2026 Fall Symposium registration is open.  Join us on Saturday, September 19th to culminate a week long series of event at NCSML in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Aug
05

2026 FEEFHS Annual Conference | Salt Lake City, UT

August 4-7 (Tuesday-Friday) pre-conference workshops will be offered, followed by the main conference from August 5–7, 2026. This in-person event will take place at the Salt Palace Convention…
Aug
09

35th Annual Czech Heritage Festival | Bechyn, MN

Start the day with a Polka Mass at 10 a.m. before a Czech Dinner at 11 a.m. and afternoon entertainment, including the Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen, the Eddie Shimota Band, the Sleepy Eye Concertina Club, and the St. Paul…
Aug
09

89th Annual Czech and Slovak Festival | Binghamton, NY

George Tarasek and Polka Partners will play polka favorites for your dancing pleasure. Traditional Czech/Slovak food-holubky, klobasy, pirohy, and more-available for purchase. Imported beer available for purchase. Admission is $3. Join the…
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