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Sacramento Regional Genealogical Council
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.
 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Next regular SRGCouncil Meeting
12 July 2025
10:00  am - 12:00 noon
(via ZOOM)
The following locations are open to the public for researching information about California ancestors:
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
California State Archives
Contact: ArchivesWeb@sos.ca.gov for additional information, questions, or assistance. 
        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.
Center for Sacramento History  https://www.centerforsacramentohistory.org/
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
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
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?
 

July 24
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
PCGS: How to Squeeze the Most out of Your DNA Matches by Kate Penney Howard
Placer County Genealogical Society presents How to Squeeze the Most Out of Your DNA Matches by Kate Penney Howard.  For location and Zoom information, go ...
July 26
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
SacPubLib: Finding Your Railroad Ties
Sacramento Public Library presents Finding Your Railroad Ties, with speaker Cindy Brennan There are only a few things that are as significantly entwined with American ...
August 5
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
RGS Workshop
Roseville Genealogy Society will share genealogical ideas and bring any questions you may have about your searches.
August 7
1:30 pm
GSVB- Tracing San Francisco's Past: Archival Photos & Records of Mechanics' Institute
Join Librarian and Archivist Myles Cooper for a presentation exploring the rich history of the Mechanics' Institute, a San Francisco institution since 1854. Beyond ...
August 12
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
RGS:The Gold Rush- The Challenges
Our speaker will be Dr. Bob LaPerriere who will speak on the medical care and challenges during the Gold Rush.