WELCOME TO THE
SACRAMENTO REGIONAL
GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL WEBSITE -
YOUR GATEWAY TO AREA GENEALOGY GROUPS
The SRGCouncil is a group of Northern California
organizations that provide information and/or resources
to assist people searching for family history information.
These groups include genealogical and historical organizations and libraries.
2025 - A new year to research Family History
Genealogy is Alive and Well in the Sacramento Region!
Please check out the various genealogy groups listed on the left column of this webpage. Click on the Genealogy Group name to find out what is happening in their location. The Group name opens a link to an actual webpage for that group. Below the Society's name is the word Calendar. Click on that word to see a listing of some of the Society's activities.
Some groups have posted a monthly newsletter with helpful research hints and other groups are conducting meeting and events using video conference services with free live webinars – some are open to the public and other are for members only. Check out the various events: speakers, discussion groups, workshops and special interest groups.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Next regular SRGCouncil Meeting
11 October 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
(via ZOOM)
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The following locations are open to the public for researching information about California ancestors:
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California History Room at California State Library
Holds a premier collection of documents for and about California’s rich history. Contact: cslcal@library.ca.gov
Location: 900 N Street, Sacramento
Hours: Tue/Wed/Thur 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, except state
holidays
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California State Archives
Location: 1020 O Street, Sacramento
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, except state holidays
The Archives houses the Root Cellar Library, which is open the same hours as the Archives. |
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Houses archival, historical government records, photograph, film, audio and artifact collection about the history of the Sacramento region.
Location: 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento
Hours: by appointment only on Tues/Wed
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Sacramento Regional FamilySearch Center
Volunteers are available to answer genealogy research questions and assist visitors in determining the next step in their genealogy search. The "in-library" portal allows on-site visitors free access to their premium websites. They have new technology to scan pictures, slides, and documents into a digital format. Bring a flash drive with you.
Location: 2745 Eastern Ave., Sacramento
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues/Thurs 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
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View the Classes and Special Genealogy Events categories in the menu options at left
Check back often for new events announced! |
| NOTE: Don’t forget to visit the County Archives, Historical Society, Library, and Museum, etc. of the area in which your ancestors lived. |
Have you found a new family history fact recently?
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December 13
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm SacPubLib: Property Records Online
Sacramento Public Library presents Property Records Online, with speaker James M. Baker This class shows how to find and use “follow the money” records, such as deeds, ...
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January 21
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm GAS: Library Media Preservation Lab Workshop
The Genealogical Association of Sacramento presents Library Media Preservation Lab Workshop, with Crystal Miles, Sacramento Public Library staffperson. Bring a VHS home movie, 8 mm film, ...
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January 24
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm SacPubLib: Sacramento County Cemeteries
Sacramento Public Library presents Sacramento County Cemeteries, with speaker Dr. Bob LaPerriere Learn about key Sacramento County cemeteries, including district cemeteries and Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. ...
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February 18
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm GAS: How to Leave Your Genealogy
The Genealogical Association of Sacramento presents How to Leave Your Genealogy, with Lisa Gorrell.
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February 28
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm SacPubLib: It's Academic! Finding Your Ancestors in Records of Higher Learning
Sacramento Public Library presents It's Academic! Finding Your Ancestors in Records of Higher Learning, with speaker Cindy Brennan Not only do college and university libraries ...
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