This Society is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies, and is for people who are interested in tracing their family history, beginners and experts alike. It caters for people in the UK or overseas with family interests in Dorset as well as Dorset residents whose families may have lived in other counties or countries.

Belonging to a family history society can be a great help in finding out how to trace your ancestors and meeting other people with similar interests. Even if you have already traced your family tree for quite a way back, a local society will provide interesting meetings with a range of talks on subjects that you will find useful.