The Bastrop Advertiser has been digitally reproduced and is now available online at the Portal to Texas History website. The 1854-1975 issues are currently available and later years are being added. With the paper on the web, patrons can now search remotely for their information. Searches can be done by keyword or date. Funding for this project was provided by the Tocker Foundation.

Have you always wondered about your family history? Or perhaps you have started your research but need a recharge?

Bastrop County Genealogical Society

2nd Saturday of each month

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Maynard Conference Room

There are no fees or membership requirements. We welcome anyone who wants to learn more about their family history and/or wants to improve their research skills.  Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a "seasoned" researcher, you will always learn something at our meetings.

Bastrop County Genealogical Society's New Meeting Format:

1:00 - 2:00 - Open research and Genealogy 101

2:00 - 3:00 - Skills development (i.e. webinars, speakers, etc.)

3:00 - 4:00 - Open discussion for advance researchers

2025 Schedule:

November: No Meeting: Veterans Day

December: No Meeting: Library Open House

Additional helpful links for your genealogical research:

Beginner's Kit for Family Research

Bastrop County Genealogical Society's website

Bastrop County Genealogical Society's Facebook page