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Have you
heard about the upcoming field trip to the California Historical Society (CHS) on Tuesday, October
25th from 10:30 am – 12pm? They are actually opening the library just
for us! We’re really excited about this
tour and hope you’ll want to explore this one-of-a-kind, San Francisco
historical treasure with us. Register here.
Maureen
Hanlon, Events Director said, "We're excited about the return of California
Genealogical Society (CGS) field trips and are planning that the upcoming visit
to the California Historical Society will be the first of many opportunities
for our members. This trip will build on our long-standing bonds with the Society, both an early partner in our history and a continuing resource for CGS.”
What’s of particular interest to genealogists?
The
California Historical Society represents
a rich resource for family history research. Their treasure trove of early
newspapers and periodicals, Gold Rush and Immigration collections which include
diaries, photographs, journals, letters and much more.
What will be covered on the tour?
A staff member will
present a brief lecture and then our group will be given an exclusive viewing
of selected items from their extensive collection.
How do I get there?
The society
is conveniently located near Yerba Buena
Gardens in San Francisco. Travel easily
by BART to the Montgomery Street station or if you prefer to drive, there are plenty of parking options nearby.
The California Historical Society,
founded in 1871, was an early partner of the California Genealogical
Society. It houses materials from the Crocker family that became the
foundation of the Society's North Baker Research Library and Fine Arts collection.
You can find out more
about CHS at their Website,
Blog, and
their Events
Calendar.
Ready to sign-up? Great!
We’ll see you there on October 25th!
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