Guide to Creating a Family Legacy Book

Guide to Creating a Family Legacy Book

Friday, October 24, 2025

11am - 12 pm, PDT

Presented by Elizabeth Winslow

Live online via Zoom (register from this page), or watch live from CGS Library (no registration required). Members may view recording upon request. See below for details.

Create an engaging book to preserve and pass on the rich history of Californio Rancho Era ancestry for one's children and grandchildren. This also provides an excellent way to share one's genealogy research in a centralized, accessible source.

Family researcher, Elizabeth Winslow, a Los Californianos member and descendant of noteworthy early Californios: Arguello, Olvera, Ortega, Pico and Stokes, will share her book and tips on how to design your own legacy book. The creative possibilities are entirely up to you, from simple to complex.

MEET OUR SPEAKER:

Elizabeth Winslow became a Los Californianos member when retirement and Covid, freed up time for ancestry research. She juggled her research throughout the years while raising a family, teaching & volunteering, but never had the time to organize her results. When her father inscribed a book and charged her to always remember, honor & convey her California heritage, she took him seriously. To help her busy family understand their roots, she created a visual story album to meet the challenge.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:

As part of California History Days: This event will be live in our classroom. No registration required.

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. Parking is $10 on weekdays in the lot behind our building. See Directions & Parking

For those attending online: Register here to receive the Zoom link. The event will take place via Zoom. If you join, please sign in early to make sure you are able to see the program. We will send you instructions the night before, and a reminder shortly before the event, which will give you access. When registering, use an email address you will be checking. Please note all times are Pacific Time.

You do not have to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting. You will be prompted to download the software, once you have clicked on the link that you have been provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting.

This event is presented live. Some events may be recorded for CGS use.

See you online!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

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

CGS members and Non-members may attend the live event free of charge.

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

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

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*Event fee is non-refundable.first