California History and Genealogy Workshop Series

California History and Genealogy Workshop Series

A special joint program of the California Genealogical Society and Los Californianos

By California Genealogical Society

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Saturday, May 11 · 1 - 3pm PDT

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Online and in Person at CGS Library

2201 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612

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California History and Genealogy Workshop Series


Second Saturdays, May 11 to November 9 from 1 PM - 3 PM, PT

Join us at the California Genealogical Society Library to learn about resources and strategies available to research early California settlers. Californianos were soldiers and settlers in Alta California from 1769 to California statehood September 9, 1850. Learn about the early history of California from the mission period (1769-1833) on.

Workshop Series Dates:

May 11 - A Californio Family in Transition: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and Francisca Benicia Carrillo de Vallejo, 1846-1888. There will be a reception after the event.

This presentation considers the experiences of this prominent family, using more than 180 letters that Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and Francisca Benicia Carrillo de Vallejo exchanged with each other between 1846 and 1888, and the scores of letters that one or both of them exchanged with their children. Presented by Rose Marie Beebe and Robert M. Senkewicz.

June 8 - Jose Joaquin Moraga Family & the Rancho Laguna De Los Palos Colorados Grant;

Presented by Kent Long.

Learn about our organizations:

California Genealogical Society

Los Californianos

Questions? Contact Terri Taylor Director7LosCalifornianos@gmail.com

We are located in the historic Breuner Building at 22nd Street & Broadway, one block north of the Paramount Theater, in Uptown Oakland. We are just three blocks from the 19th Street BART Station. Further instructions will be included with your registration confirmation, parking is now $5 in the lot behind our building.

Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited so register early to confirm your spot.

CGS and Los Californianos members enjoy free access.

Non-members are $10

You can purchase a $45 one-year CGS Basic membership when you check out. To sign up for other membership options go to our web page: CGS Membership application

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The library is open on Thursdays through Saturdays (10-2). See Directions and Parking for info on Saturday visits, which have different procedures than weekdays. See our Events and Education for online and in-person sessions.

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 Connecting people to their diverse family heritage

Whether you have Gold Rush ancestors or have no family connection to California, you will find extensive support for your genealogy research at the California Genealogical Society (CGS) in Oakland. The society offers research services, online indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world. CGS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The library is conveniently located in Uptown Oakland, one block north of the Paramount Theatre, at 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2. We are three blocks from the 19th Street BART Station.

Phone: (510) 663-1358 

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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