Stone County has a rich, rugged history—from the arrival of the railroad to the legends of our oldest families. But we can’t preserve these stories without you.
Key Reasons to Join SCHGS
- Preserve Local Heritage: Your membership supports the endeavors that collect and maintain artifacts, photographs, and records vital to the county’s history.
- Exclusive Genealogy Access: Members gain access to a wealth of local records and specialized research databases in the research room, often with guidance from trained volunteer historians.
- Support New Digital Projects: Dues help fund current 2026 initiatives, such as the Scroll of Honor, the Stone County Railroad exhibit, and the Trail of Tears exhibit.
- Educational Outreach: The society sponsors programs like the Great Ancestry Hunt for 9th and 10th-grade students in all five Stone County school districts to encourage interest in family roots.
- Community Connection: Joining allows you to participate in monthly meetings (typically held the first Saturday of the month) and special events that connect you with fellow history enthusiasts.
- Convenient Membership Levels: For the 2026 Membership Drive, the society has introduced online registration via Givebutter to make joining easier for those who don’t use checks.