Clallam County Genealogical Society and Research Center
403 East 8th St., Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-417-5000
Email: askus@clallamcogs.org
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 am - 4pm and Saturday 12pm - 4pm
*Note - We may close for bad weather without notification. (If it snows, we close!)
Parking available behind building
Our Big News
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The Clallam County Genealogical Society is proud to present a preview of the southern portion of our future mural. We have partnered with local artist Melissa Klein to develop the mural design and composition to reflect the ancestral people of Clallam County. The western facing portion of the mural remains in the design phase. Painting will begin later this year as we get the appropriate permitting completed and the weather improves. Preparations for our major improvements project began last year, with building improvements both inside and out. We repainted the outside of the building, restored the roof, and improved our media and computing capabilities and internet connection. Improvements to date, have been accomplished primarily with grants, donations and volunteer work. We are off to an exciting venture to highlight our Genealogy Research Center! Stay tuned for future design updates and fund-raising activities. Please consider making a donation to our mural project today.
Here’s what Melissa Klein says about our mural concept:
“We are all connected and often in surprising ways. DNA research can reveal many things about our history from around the world and uncover ancestors and relatives in unexpected places. The Genealogical Society offers resources and guidance to find those connections and learn more about our ancestors, and find living relatives that were previously unknown.”
“The tree is a cornerstone of the design, literally and figuratively, and a play on both the “Tree of Life” metaphor as well as the family trees created to show the ancestry. Trees have been an important resource for people in this area in both ancient and modern times. The world illustrates the high-tech aspect of the Genealogical Society and positions the organization as both a local and worldwide resource.”
Welcome Researchers - Become a Member
We are a FamilySearch Affiliate! 
Access records previously only available at a Family History Center. Come in and see what you can find!
Special Interest Groups: Members can join one on WiKiTree, another on writing, or both. They meet once a month.
Computer Room: The computer stations are spaced 6 feet apart for your safety and privacy. Volunteers can help you get started.
Subscription databases: AmericanAncestors, Ancestry World Edition, Fold 3, Find My Past, Newspapers.com, and Genealogy Bank.
Genealogy Library: Our library offers over 4,362 genealogical books, periodicals, atlases, maps and microfilm covering Washington State, the United States and around the World. Local genealogical resources are available for Clallam County.
Professional Research: We have qualified genealogists to assist with your family history. Contact the office with your project details. A genealogist will provide an estimated cost. This service is for those who don't like to do it themselves!
CCGS re-named the library "The Karen Mitchell Library" in honor of her continued dedication to the society.
Karen Mitchell, a founding member of Clallam County Genealogical Society was the winner of the 2023 Washington State Genealogical Society President's Award, a prestigious award presented to only one person annually for their contribution to the genealogical community. After her retirement from a career in private education, she volunteered to take over the position of Librarian at the CCGS Research Center. She has overseen and encouraged growing our collection to over 5,000 books, periodicals and microfilm, recataloging and relabeling the collection and improving the online catalog. She also served 3 terms as CCGS President during COVID. Thank you, Karen, for all you do to help make CCGS a great society and genealogical resource to the community!
