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.
2026
What new Family History Fact
will you find this year??
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 April 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
(via ZOOM)
Our 2026 Meetings will be held:
10 January, 11 April, 11 July, and
10 October
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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 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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March 5
RootsTech 2026
Registration page - click here.
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March 7
11:00 am SolanoCGS - What is Forensic Genealogy, Anyway?
The Solano County Genealogical Society will have a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Our speaker, Janice Sellers, will speak on What is ...
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March 10
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Learn about Property Records...
RGS will have Jim Baker speak on how to find your ancestors using property records.
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March 14
8:30 am to 1:30 pm AAFHS: Embracing the Past: Keeping Our History Alive
The African Americn Family History Society's 20th Annual Genealogy Seminar welcomes Keynote Speaker - Bernice Alexander Bennett, and multiple other faculty members presenting great classes. ...
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March 17
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Rotts and Gold Dust - The Rose Society
Gail Butler will come and talk us about El Dorado County History, Her Family History, and the Rose Society.
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