IGHS will be re-opening to our patrons on Tuesday February 2, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. Our hours are: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. We are closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday.


- Illinois’ first chartered genealogical society (1964).
- Publishes Illiana Genealogist, a quarterly Illiana Genealogical and historical publication provided to all members.
- Operates a comprehensive and independent genealogical library at 215 North Street, Danville, IL 61832.
- 100% volunteer-run.
- Conducts research at a reasonable cost.
- Repository of all Vermilion County, Illinois, probate files from c1829-1970.
- Please check our website and visit us at the IGHS library!