Midwest Genealogy Center

3440 S. Lee's Summit Road
Independence, MO 64055
(816)252-7228

Mexican and Central American Genealogy Research (Hybrid)

This class covers Mexico and Central America and their genealogical records. Topics include jurisdictions for finding records, brief timelines, naming conventions, types of records, Spanish language, and resources. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously.

A Winter Portrait of the Kansas City Metro

Visit the Midwest Genealogy Center today to view our new gallery exhibition, featuring travel artifacts found in the MGC Archives. The exhibition runs November 8, 2024 – January 31, 2025 and is subject to closure for private events.

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Memory Lab

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Genealogy Research

Browse databases

Genealogy Research

Use one of our online databases to search censuses, newspapers, vital records, and more.

Upcoming Events

Exploring Family Trees: Midwest Genealogy Center Storytime

Midwest Genealogy Center

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 - 6:00pm

HeritageQuest (Hybrid)

Midwest Genealogy Center

Tue, Dec 3, 2024 - 10:30am

How to Date Old Photographs

Blue Springs North

Thu, Dec 5, 2024 - 6:30pm

Coffee and Conversations: Genealogy and Social Media

Midwest Genealogy Center

Fri, Dec 6, 2024 - 10:30am

Online Learning

Online Learning

Start your genealogy journey with our getting started video.

Family Forms

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Family Forms

MGC has a collection of printable forms to help in your family history research.

Genealogy for Kids

Explore fun and educational family history resources for kids of all ages.

Genealogy Quick Look

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Genealogy Quick Look

Search indexes for MGC resources and the US Railroad Retirement Board.

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Subscribe to the Midwest Genealogy Center's Newsletter or German SCHRIFT Newsletter.

Tell Me a Story Oral History Collection

Tell Me a Story is a Mid-Continent Public Library initiative that provides the ability to record and preserve memories, stories, and living history of residents in the Kansas City metro area.

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