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May 11
Jun 8

1 PM – 3 PM PT

In Person at CGS and Online

California History and Genealogy Workshop Series

A special joint program of the California Genealogical Society and Los Californianos. The first in the series is A Californio Family in Transition. There will be a reception after the event.
In Person at the CGS Library or Live online via Zoom

Jun 8
9 AM – 4:30 PM PT

In Person at Preservation Park

American Ancestors Comes to California

CGS will be local host for the Tracing Your Westward-Bound Ancestors seminar presented by well-known speakers David Lambert and Melanie McComb. The all-day event at Oakland’s Preservation Park, includes five lectures and meals. There is convenient parking and easy BART access nearby. Be sure to look for CGS volunteers!
Preservation Park in Oakland

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Schedule Varies

In Person at Oakland FamilySearch Center

“Tips & Talk” at Oakland FamilySearch Center

CGS and OFSC volunteers will host a series of fun, informal discussions on a variety of topics. See listing for details about subject and schedule.
In Person at Oakland FamilySearch Center or Live online via Zoom

First Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT

In Person at CGS and Online

2024 Intro to Genealogy – 1st Saturday Free!

Our four-part series is ideal for getting started with genealogy or for advanced researchers to revisit principles of good research
Live online via Zoom and In Person at CGS

Second Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT

In Person and Online

CGS Monthly Board Meeting

CGS Members: join the CGS Board for their monthly board meeting via Zoom on the second Saturday of the month
In Person at the CGS Library or Live online via Zoom

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Sep 29 – Oct 5
SLC FamilySearch

2024 Salt Lake City Research Trip

Read about the CGS Research Trip to the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City on Sep 29 – Oct 5, 2024. Led by Stewart Traiman and Evan Wilson.

Register here: 2024 Salt Lake City Research Trip Registration

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Varies

CGS Special Interest Groups

CGS offers many varied Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

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Event Questions

Suggestions Have you heard a great genealogical talk and think that CGS should invite the speaker to present for us? Is there a particular place you’d like society to consider for a field trip? These are typically one-day events. In the past we’ve visited the State Archives in Sacramento, the San Francisco Library, Sutro Library, Bancroft Library. Where would you like to go or go again? Please Leave us a Suggestion.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The goal of the California Genealogical Society is to connect people to their family heritage and to promote a spirit of diversity and inclusivity for our members and patrons. The California Genealogical Society does not tolerate discrimination in any form.    

Photography Notice

California Genealogical Society (CGS) may take photographs, audio recordings, and video footage in our library, classrooms or events for historical records or publicity purposes.  If you do not want to be photographed or filmed, it is the individual’s responsibility to ‘opt out’ by notifying the event leader or photographer at the event.

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