Events

Program Change: Mary Sayles, President of the Sacramento Regional Genealogical Council will talk about news articles and the information that can be gleaned from them with careful analysis. 

Farming was the number one occupation until about 1900. Nearly ten million Americans were engaged in some agricultural endeavor, from farmers, dairymen, florists, and gardeners to stock raisers, with the majority as farmers or farm laborers. You probably have many farmers in your family. Lisa Gorrell's presentation will cover those records you already use (census, deeds, probate, tax records) but also focus on how to get the most out of them to tell your farmer's story. The second half of the presentation will cover resources that can add context to the farming family story.

This meeting is free and open to everyone.

There is no meeting in December.

Ron Chan  (In-person meeting with speaker presenting virtually via Zoom.)

Dive into a realm where physical artifacts meet virtual storytelling. This presentation introduces you to the art of using artificial intelligence for oral history creation, scanning, photo restoration, photo management, movie making and storytelling. Explore case studies illustrating how to intricately weave your family’s saga using multimedia.  Discover free tools, resources and best practices for preserving your family’s legacy and creating a digital family heritage library that will be a timeless treasure for generations to come.

This meeting is free and open to all.

Stephanie K. West will show how wills and probate records can be some of the most valuable sources for genealogy research, often providing clues about an ancestor's daily life.