Midwest Genealogy Center
Midwest Genealogy Center
3440 S. Lee's Summit Road
Independence, MO 64055
(816)252-7228
Truman Memorial Building Community Archiving Day
Join the Midwest Genealogy Center and the City of Independence for a special community archiving event.
Genealogy Gallery
Browse MGC's online archives and oral history collection.
Genealogy Research
Genealogy Research
Use one of our online databases to search censuses, newspapers, vital records, and more.
Memory Lab
Get started digitizing your memories.
Online Learning
Online Learning
Start your genealogy journey with our getting started video.
Family History Forms
MGC has a collection of printable forms and genealogy charts 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
Genealogy Quick Look
Search indexes for MGC resources and the US Railroad Retirement Board.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
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.
Connect with MGC Online
Don't forget to use your hashtag: #mymgc
The Conference Center at MGC
Did you know that attached to MGC is a modern conference center venue? This flexible space is perfect for meetings, seminars, receptions, trainings, and special functions. The Conference Center can accommodate events with 50-400 participants.