Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan

Mailing Address

PGSM
PO Box 85987
Westland, MI 48185-6087 USA
Preserving Our Past For the Future

 
 
February 7th PGSM Webinar
"Tracking Emigration from
Partitioned Poland:
Resources and Strategies
Online and Onsite"
Presented by Alina Khuda
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time  
 
Pre-registration is required for this Zoom meeting.  
Open to members of PGSM and PGSCTNE.
Invitations will be emailed to PGSM members.


 
PGSM 2026 Meeting Schedule
The 2026 PGSM schedule is now available!
Reserve these dates on your calendar. Click here for more details.


 
Become a Member of PGSM!

 

BENEFITS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS

  • The Polish Eaglet, a journal which contains in-depth articles about Polish genealogy, research techniques, and family histories, published three times a year
  • News from the Nest, a newsletter which includes genealogical news, research tips, and other related articles, published three times a year
  • Access and emailed invitations to all virtual meetings, which feature a variety of genealogical topics and are presented by local, national, and international experts
  • Research services 
  • Emailed invitation to the annual seminar 
  • A secure database that includes tutorials, databases of genealogy records, bilingual genealogy forms, and past issues of publications

 

FEATURES AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE

  • Access to some virtual meetings
  • An annual seminar which includes sessions on genealogical topics 
  • A calendar of events
  • Databases of genealogy information
  • Lists of various links that are useful to researchers
  • An online store


PGSM Old Photo Collection
The following link will take you to recently scanned photos given to PGSM.
 
The photos include images from a great destruction due to a fire or storm, houses, blocks, and country settings, wedding parties and the newly married couples, boys and girls making their first communion, class photos, etc.
 
Take a look and see if you can help identify any of the people or provide any information on any of the photos! 


Gift-Giving Idea!
Need a great gift idea?
What about a gift membership to PGSM?
 
Memberships are $25.00 per year with electronic copies of the Polish Eaglet or $35.00 with hard copies. To purchase a gift membership, go to “Join/Renew,” print the membership application, fill it in with the recipient’s information, indicate that this is a gift membership, and mail it with your check to PGSM at the address shown. PGSM will mail a gift certificate. 

 

Stories and Ideas
Do you have ideas for subjects you would like to see in future publications? Do you have a story to tell about your ancestors or another genealogical topic? Please email your ideas and stories to the editorial staff of the Polish Eaglet at pgsm.eagleteditor@gmail.com. 

 

Latest News
Volunteers Needed!
PGSM is in need of a membership committee chairperson, help with the research committee, and more. If you're interested in volunteering, please email president@pgsm.org

PGSM 2026 Schedule
The 2026 meeting schedule is available!

Latest Newsletter
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Kroger Rewards Program
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