Root Cellar's 2026 Spring Seminar:
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Root Cellar's Journal
Fall 2025
Available only to members, who
must log in for access.
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Root Cellar's Monthly Newsletter
January 2026
Available to the Public.
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ROOT CELLAR'S SPRING SEMINAR
Registration is now open!
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WHEN?
Saturday
April 18, 2026
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WHERE?
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville
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WHO?
Drew Smith
An internationally recognized genealogy educator
who brings a fresh perspective to the following topics:
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- Knock, Knock, Who’s There? What Genealogists Need to Know about Ancestral Names
- Your Ancestor’s FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls
- Location, Location, Location: Understanding Where Our Ancestors Lived and How it Affected their Lives
- Archives and Special Collections: An Introduction
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Be sure to register early because seating is limited.
Registration closes on April 10.
Volunteers Needed
As an all-volunteer organization, we offer various opportunities for those willing to help. You can serve at the Orangevale Library once a month, scan donated materials at your convenience, or assist in organizing volunteers. We're also looking for participants in a project at the Center for Sacramento History. If you're interested in meeting new people, contact us at: info@rootcellar.org.
Visit the Root Cellar Library
Where? Fourth floor, California State Archives, 1020 O Street, Sacramento
When? Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on holidays)
What's there? Over 6,200 books covering all 50 states and several foreigh countries, and a special section of family histories
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?
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. Consider participating with one or more of the following:
- Root Cellar Genealogy Workshop - 3rd Thursdays from 2:00PM - 4:00PM
- Family Tree Maker SIG - 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
- TextExpander for Genealogy - 1st Mondays from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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
Our 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.
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Join us for another outstanding year of great programs.
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Thursday, Jan. 15th
Root Cellar Workshop on January 15
Root Cellar Workshop Friends – Join us for the first meeting of the New Year! In the spirit of the New Year we want everyone to share their recent discoveries; did you learn anything new while visiting relatives? Work on your genealogy during downtime? Perhaps someone shared some new family ...
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Saturday, Feb. 7th
Family History and Genealogy Faire at the Elk Grove FamilySearch Center
Spend the morning and early afternoon visiting genealogical society information booths and attending lectures. This is a free event at the LDS church just north of Elk Grove. Root Cellar expects to have a table there. Display the Event Facebook Page Press the page button in the lower right corner to advance ...
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Thursday, Feb. 12th
Show & Tell
Bring your heirlooms and other family history treasures to show and describe.
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Thursday, Mar. 12th
Did Your Ancestor Attend Church?
A zoom meeting presented by Lisa S. Gorrell. More information will be posted once it becomes available.
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Thursday, Apr. 9th
Colonial America - Who Came and Why?
A zoom meeting presented by Denise Beeson. Details will follow
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