Jul 9
6:30 – 8 PM PDT
Online
Live Events
Finding Missing Ancestors in Institutional Records-Part II
Learn to find clues & terms to search for asylum, medical, orphanage, prison records and more with Madeline Yanov, in two parts. CGS Members can view Part I here
Live online via Zoom
Jul 12
1 – 2:30 PM PDT
Online
Revolution or Gold – What Sent the French to 1850s California?
Learn about the French who immigrated to California during the gold rush from Anne Morddel. Read more about her special webinar offer!
Live online via Zoom
Jul 26
11 AM – 12:30 PDT
Online
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists
Steve Little, the National Genealogical Society Artificial Intelligence Program Director discusses how to use AI to research genealogy
Live online via Zoom
Aug 9
1 PM – 2:30 PDT
Online
CGS Members’ Experience with AI: Getting Your Feet Wet
CGS Members, Janet Netz and Keith Montgomery will share their experiences with AI with a follow-up Q&A session
Live online via Zoom
Aug 13
6:30 PM – 8 PDT
Online
CGS Member Follow-up on AI: Your Questions and Interests Going Forward
CGS Members, Janet Netz and Keith Montgomery follow-up with a Q&A session after sharing their experiences with AI
Live online via Zoom
Aug 23
1 PM – 2:30 PDT
Online
The Promised Land: How Pioneer Jews Helped Shape California
Author and journalist Frances Dinkelspiel covers Jewish immigration to California
Live online via Zoom
First Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT
In Person at CGS and Online
2025 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
Schedule Varies
In Person at OFSC and Online
Tips & Talk: OFSC Family History Classes
CGS and Oakland FamilySearch Center volunteers host fun, informal discussions on a variety of topics. See listing for details and schedule at the OFSC Website Class Information
In Person at Oakland FamilySearch Center or Online
Second Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT
In Person and Online
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
Recordings Available
See Videos for CGS Members for more videos!
(Currently including LGBTQ Genealogy, Institutional Records – Part I, Thomas McEntee’s Photo Organizing and Preservation, and Los Californianos History Series)
Other Resources
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.
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