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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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The 2021 CGSI Genealogical & Cultural Conference will be held virtually from October 11-16, 2021 with the theme of "Celebrating Connections".

The conference is organized with three levels of participation to give you access to our speakers’ expertise, the opportunity to connect electronically with other participants, enjoy special programming the week of the conference, and the ability to take up to six months to watch the 50 presentations.

Be a part of this unique experience. Register today!

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What Members Say

Litomyšl
The CGSI Conference is like no other! A feeling like no other, being among so many people with the same roots.
Stephanie L., New London, Ohio, USA

News & Events

MGC is open to all members and visitors, with limited hours, on Thursdays from 2pm to 8pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm (CDT).
Enjoy this podcast with Kevin Hurbanis, CGSI President, interviewed by Michal Razus, about his Slovak roots, journey of family re-connection, and CGSI's activities, seminars, conferences, and Slovak & Czech heritage.
Join us on Monday, June 28 at 7:00pm CDT for an informal discussion focused on the 2021 CGSI Conference.
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FEEFHS 2021 Conference (live online event)

The 2021 Conference will be held online, August 11–13, 2021.
Aug
13

Slovak Festival (festival)

SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish holds its Slovak Festival this August weekend. Don't miss it!
Aug
14

Prague Czech Heritage Day (festival)

Join us for the Prague (Nebraska) Czech Heritage Day festival this year!
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