Welcome to the official website of the Pitcairn Islands Study Group (PISG). The goal of this website is to help members and visitors develop a deeper understanding of the Pitcairn people and their history and to get most out of their Pitcairn-related collections (or help them start a Pitcairn collection).

Please enjoy exploring this site and visit often for Pitcairn updates. If you would like to join the group, please make a quick visit to our membership page.

Bounty-Pitcairn Conference 2012

PISG and the FRIENDS of PITCAIRN Yahoo! Group are co-sponsoring the Bounty-Pitcairn Conference 2012 at the Pitcairn Islands Study Center at Pacific Union College at Angwin in California's Napa Valley region from August 19-21, 2012. The proposed program/format for the conference is now online at www.2012BPC.com. Please forward your questions/thoughts/inputs to PISG President Ted Cookson. Below is an example from the Pitcairn Tapa exhibit that will be at the the conference.

       
        Niau's Hideout by Meralda Warren

Bernie Reilander Receives Bounty Award

Bernie Reilander was named the 2011 recipient of the PISG Bounty Award by the Board of Directors in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the group. Bernie was the first long-term editor of the Pitcairn Log, as well as director-at-large from 1974 to 1987. Bernie received his award at the PISG board meeting on August 12.

       
        Bounty Award Winner Bernie Reilander (l) and President Mark Butterline (r)