Sharing the Family History Day Experience

A big thank you to Marilyn Peters from the El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society for submitting the following review of Family History Day 2011 and the first annual Sacramento Archives Crawl. 

At the October 19th genealogy meeting of the El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society members and guests were entertained by seven members who attended the Family History Day on Saturday, October 15th at the California State Archives. The seven attendees enthusiastically reported about the fun they had and gave short talks about 14 of the 26 classes offered.  Questions and short discussions followed each presentation.  Handouts from the classes were copied in different colored paper and arranged in a booklet which was handed to each member as they arrived.

For the last ten minutes, another member shared his experience at the Archives Crawl which was held on October 1st in Sacramento.

Members and guests were impressed with all the information they learned in one and a half hours. They went home with many new ideas to try as they continue their genealogy research and with the thoughts that they want to attend Family History Day next year.

The El Dorado Hills Genealogical Library meets at 6:15pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA.  Questions? Contact us!.

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California State Archives, Host and Exhibitor for Family History Day

It is a pleasure to introduce the California State Archives as the co-sponsor and host for the 13th annual Family History Day.

The California State Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, collects, catalogs, preserves, and provides access to the historic records of state government and some local governments. The Archives collection is primarily composed of records from California state agencies, the governor's office, the state legislature, and the State Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. The records are organized under the name of the agency or office that transferred the records to the Archives.

The collection also includes:

• Spanish and Mexican Land Grants
• Robert F. Kennedy Assassination Investigation Records
• Local Government Records
• Supreme and Appellate Court Records
• Elections and Political Campaigns Records
• Oral Histories; and Photograph Collections

Public education and outreach are also important elements of the State Archives' mission. On October 1, 2011, the State Archives will begin the celebration of National Archives Month by participating as one of the venues for the first annual Explore History: Sacramento Archives Crawl (link to post) on Saturday, October 1, 2011. In addition, the State Archives hosts Family History Day each October.  With Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society and the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley, the State Archives hosts Family History Day to introduce the public to the exciting world of genealogical research.

We look forward to seeing you!

California State Archives

1020 "O" Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Reference Desk: (916) 653–2246

General Information: (916) 653–7715

Fax: (916) 653–7363

Email: Stephanie.Hamashin@sos.ca.gov

Explore History: Sacramento Archives Crawl

Crawling in Sacramento?  What's going on here?

On October 1, 2011, come enjoy Sacramento's first annual “Explore History: Sacramento Archives Crawl”. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., nineteen archives and special collections libraries from the Sacramento area and beyond will be celebrating National Archives Month by exhibiting rarely-seen historic treasures from their collections at four host locations in the downtown area. 

Start off at any of the host locations --

• California State Archives (1020 O Street)
• California State Library (900 N Street)
• Center for Sacramento History (551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd.)
• Sacramento Public Library (828 I Street)

-- then "crawl" to the others using the map provided in your Archives Crawl passport. At each location, you can view archival collections on display and take behind-the-scenes tours. Representatives from other archives and special collections libraries will be on hand to discuss their archival collections - historic photographs, rare books, historic artifacts - and answer your questions about how to connect with local history resources. Those who have their passports stamped by at least three of the host locations will receive a set of limited-edition collectible coasters with images from Sacramento's former Buffalo Brewing Company.

 

Self-promotion: Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society, a sponsor of Family History Day, will have an exhibit at the California State Archives location.  Our Librarian, Sammie Hudgens, will be available to describe the extensive reference collections in our genealogical library housed at the State Archives.

 

Hope to see you there!  Knee-pads optional!