ROOT CELLAR'S SPRING SEMINAR

 
We are so excited to have you join us!
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Volunteer Needed

We are searching for the next editor of ROOT CELLAR PRESERVES. 
To find out more about this amazing volunteer opportunity, contact Lois Shumaker at info@rootcellar.org.
 

Visit the Root Cellar Library

The Library is located at the California State Archives, 1020 O Street, on the fourth floor. It is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have over 6,200 books on our shelves. These include all 50 states plus foreign countries, such as Ireland, England, and Germany. 
 
And there’s more…The library has a special sharing program called “50/50”. Let’s say there is a book you would like to use in your research. You have checked our online catalog and we do not have the book. You can purchase the book, do your research, and then donate the book to the Root Cellar Library. In turn, the library reimburses you 50% of your purchase cost. Just think, you accomplish your research goal and in return for donating the book you receive money back! Great deal for you and your library. Just donate the book and show proof of purchase with a receipt and receive a check from the library. It is a WIN-WIN for all! Need more information? Contact Carolee Jones at library@rootcellar.org.

Publications for Sale

Check out the updated list of ROOT CELLAR Publications for sale. 
Click HERE to go to the Publication List.

Special Interest Groups and Workshops

Are you new to genealogy?
or
Are you a "seasoned" genealogist plagued by pesky "brick walls"?
 
Our workshops and special interest groups ("SIGS") may be just what you need to further your research efforts.  If you haven't done so before now, consider participating with one or more of the following:
  • Root Cellar Genealogy Workshop - 3rd Thursdays from 2-4PM
  • Family Tree Maker SIG - 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
For more information on these resources, click on the "Meetings" link of the "Home" menu option at left, or scroll down the list of meetings at right.

BOD Meetings

The monthly Board of Directors meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm. Any member of our Society is welcome to attend. To receive a meeting invitation, please email our President at info@rootcellar.org at least three days before the meeting. 

Geni-Gram is our monthly newsletter. It's chock-full of information about our Society and local meetings and events, as well as topics of genealogical interest.   
 

Join Our Fabulous Society

Join online with a credit/debit card 
   
Join by printing a form and mailing it with a check
 
If you think you may have been a member before, no matter how long ago, please renew so we don't end up with two records for you. If you don't remember your username and/or password we can help, just email the Membership Chair (membership@rootcellar.org).

Renew Your Membership

Join us for another outstanding year of great programs.
If you have already renewed, thank you for your continued support. 
 
Click button to renew quickly and easily. After logging in, select "Your Profile" to complete your renewal.
Fill out the membership form and mail it with your check.



 

Thursday, Mar. 21st
FTM SIG
The Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group will meet online via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Facilitated by Ron Setzer and John Jay, the SIG’s aim is to help members learn how to use their Family Tree Maker software for their genealogical research. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for ...
Thursday, Mar. 21st
Daytime Workshop
Join us on Thursday, March 21 for our Genealogy Workshop. Doug Saathoff will lead a discussion about what's free at MyHeritage.com. We look forward to seeing you there!   Our daytime workshop meets the 3rd Thursday of each month (except December) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Discover your family ...
Thursday, Mar. 28th
FTM SIG
The Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group will meet online via Zoom on the 4th Thursday of the month. Facilitated by Ron Setzer and John Jay, the SIG’s aim is to help members learn how to use their Family Tree Maker software for their genealogical research. Contact Ron Setzer at papasetzer@comcast.net for ...
Monday, Apr. 1st
FAMILY HISTORY WEEK: Digging for Family Treasures
Sacramento Regional Genealogical Council presents Family History  Week: Digging for Family Treasures April 1-6, 2024   Various locations throught the Greater Sacramento Region   This week-long event is open to the public and is free of charge. Pre-registration is required.   For more information, go to the 2024 Family History Week webpage or ...
Thursday, Apr. 11th
Finding Ancestors in American Revolutionary War Records with Jim Baker
Class members will learn, through case studies, how to use online data to find 1776-era patriots. Service records, DAR/SAR data, and pension records are emphasized. Numerous examples are provided to show the advantages of different record types.   Register Now