The African-American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated in its commitment to national and international African-ancestry family history research. The society provides a unique approach to education, research skills and support to anyone interested in genealogy.

Purpose of ACGS: Foster the study of ancestral origins. Encourage research into the history of families. Foster high standards of ethics for genealogical research. Provide a common access by and for individuals of Acadian, French-Canadian and Franco American origin.

The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) is the non-profit partner of California State Parks and the National Park Service in the work to restore the historic Immigration Station at Angel Island. AIISF’s mission includes both the preservation of the site and education about the role of Pacific Rim immigration in U.S. history.

The Antioch Historical Society’s goal, since its inception in the 1970s, is to preserve, protect, and showcase the history of Antioch. Our museum located in the beautiful 1910 Riverview Union High School building, houses the most complete collection of early Antioch artifacts in its myriad of rooms and displays.

The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum of its kind in the United States devoted to recording the Arab American experience. Since opening in 2005, AANM’s mission has been to document, preserve and present the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans. AANM has one of the most extensive archives of Arab American historical documents, oral histories and artifacts.

The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) was founded in 1977 for the purpose of furthering the study and preservation of gravestones.

The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. The owner of the mill was Dr. Edward Turner Bale who received the property in a land grant from the Mexican government. The mill remained in use until the early 1900s and it and its 36-foot water wheel are protected as a state historic landmark and have been partially restored. Additionally, the park includes the site of the first church in the Napa Valley as well as the Pioneer Cemetery.

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California’s third seat of government (1853-54). It is the only pre-Sacramento Capitol that survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. Located next door is the Fischer-Hanlon House which had once been part of a fire-damaged, gold-rush-era hotel before being purchased, moved and converted to a home by prominent Benicia businessman Joseph Fischer.

The Benicia Fire Museum was founded in 1981 through the efforts of the Benicia Volunteer Firemen Incorporated and the Benicia Fire Department. The Museum houses many treasures of fire service equipment and hundreds of related items.

The Benicia Historical Museum shares the story of Benicia’s place in the history of California and how this history relates to the development of our country pre- and post statehood.

The Benicia Historical society began in 1973. The purpose of the society is to bring together people interested in the history of Benicia and California. The society works to preserve the history and heritage of our city for future generations. Our goal is to enhance historic Benicia through education, communication and community involvement.

Mission Statement: The Benicia Public Library contributes to the success of our diverse community by being a vital center of learning, communication, culture and enjoyment.

BillionGraves is the world′s largest resource for searchable GPS cemetery data, and is growing bigger and better every day. You can help by collecting headstone images from local and other cemeteries, and then by transcribing the personal information found on the images.

The California Agriculture Museum is dedicated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of California’s rich cultural heritage through the presentation of its collection, and rotating exhibits. The museum is located in Woodland, California and home to the nation’s most unique collection of tractors and artifacts.

Whether you have Gold Rush ancestors or have no family connection to California, you will find extensive support for your genealogy research at the California Genealogical Society (CGS).

The California Historical Society, founded in 1871, is a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire and empower people to make California's richly diverse past a meaningful part of their contemporary lives.

The California State Library serves the people of California in several ways: It is the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature. It provides non-partisan research to the Legislature and the Governor. It collects, preserves, generates and disseminates information ranging from California's priceless historical items to today's online texts. It advises, consults with, and provides technical assistance to California's public libraries, and it directs state and federal funds to support local public libraries, as well as statewide library programs, and services.

The Center for Sacramento History (CSH) is the official repository and research center for Sacramento City and County historic collections. These collections – whether public documents, manuscripts, photographs, or objects – reflect the social, political, geographic, and cultural history of the Sacramento region.

Founded in 1963, the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) promotes the contributions and legacy of the Chinese in America through its exhibitions, publications, and educational and public programs in the Museum and Learning Center.

The Clayton Historical Society was founded in 1974 to “research, collect, record, preserve, display, borrow, share, and interpret local history information and memorabilia, and to promote understanding of Clayton origins and development.” Its volunteers finance, maintain and operate the non-profit Clayton Historical Museum as the major local history resource for students, writers, genealogical researchers, city and county needs, developers, businesses, new residents, and visitors including many from other states and countries.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) commemorates the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars by building and maintaining our cemeteries and memorials at 23,000 locations in more than 150 countries and territories and preserving our extensive records and archives.

The specific and primary purposes of the Concord Historical Society are to discover, establish, and preserve structures, objects, and materials of interest, importance, and value, in relation to the City of Concord, California, and its vicinity, and to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge of the history of the City of Concord, California, and its vicinity.

Mission Statement: The CJM makes the diversity of the Jewish experience relevant for a twenty-first century audience. We accomplish this through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, challenge, and inspire.

The Contra Costa County Genealogical Society (CCCGS) is engaged in helping its members research and trace their family trees and to advance the best practice principles of genealogy.

Our mission is to preserve, protect, and provide public access to the records and heritage of Contra Costa County.

A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a person involved in the United States' efforts towards independence. A non-profit group, they promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

Our Mission: The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865 is a not-for-profit organization formed to unite the daughters, granddaughters, great granddaughters, and all female direct lineal descendants of honorably discharged Union Veterans of the Civil War in promoting our principle mission which is: to perpetuate the memories of our ancestral fathers who served in the Civil War, to honor their loyalty and their unselfish sacrifices to preserve the Union, and to keep alive the history of those who participated in that heroic struggle for the maintenance of our free government.

Davis Genealogy Club, c/o Davis Senior Center, 646 "A" Street, Davis CA 95616, was founded in 1979 as The Davis Genealogical Club and Library.

Important to The Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence is its responsibility for drawing public and government attention to the needs of historical landmarks and to indicate publicly by resolutions our non-political support of patriotic activities in keeping with the high ideals of the 56 Signers.

The Dignity Memorial® online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family.

MISSION STATEMENT: To protect, preserve, and promote the history of Dixon along with its pioneering families through exhibits, lectures, and events as well as research, publications, and educational activities. We are a membership based organization that contributes time and financial support to collect, interpret, and sustain local history; ensuring a legacy that shall enrich the lives of present and future generations of Dixonites.

Our Mission: To create the ultimate DNA Testing Research Guide, we consulted with some of the top experts in the field. They helped us understand the basics of DNA and how DNA testing works. We also used their help to look closer at what these tests tell users, which we used to find and rank the best tests.

The East Bay Genealogical Society (EBGS) was established in 1978 for the purpose of promoting interest in genealogy, biography, and related history.

The mission of the East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum is to collect, maintain, preserve, and protect historical artifacts and information of culture and historic value relative to the area of East Contra Costa County. Our historical museum, the Byer-Nail House, will be maintained and preserved to promote public awareness, education, and appreciation of the heritage of East Contra Costa County.

The El Cerrito Historical Society is a non-political, non-profit organization and has only one agenda: to locate and preserve local history - of course focused on the history of El Cerrito.

The American Family Immigration History Center is home to a vast archive of the immigrant experience. Comprising approximately 65 million searchable records, this awe-inspiring database gives modern Americans the opportunity to examine immigration documents, find connections to their ancestry and heritage, and offer their own contributions to an ever-growing catalogue of family stories.

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FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations. FamilySearch believes that families bring joy and meaning to life.

The World’s largest gravesite collection. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Find A Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records.

The objectives of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento (GAS) are to encourage the research, publication, and preservation of genealogical and historical material; to instruct and lend assistance to the membership and the public in modern methods of research.

The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County exists: to promote the study of genealogy, to provide instruction in genealogical research, to collect information and materials to aid genealogical researchers, to support the preservation of pertinent local, state, and federal records, and to help YOU find your roots.

The objectives of the Society are the collection and preservation of rolls, records, books, and other documents relating to the War of 1812; the encouragement of research and the preservation of historical data, including memorials to patriots of that era in our national history; the caring for the graves of veterans of the War of 1812; the cherishing, maintenance and extension of the institutions of American freedom; and the fostering of true patriotism and love of country.

Founded in 1985, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of LGBTQ public history. The GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture and arts in all their diversity.

Our mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

The Hattie Weber Museum features exhibits depicting the history and heritage of Davis, California, and the surrounding area. The museum is located in the old 1911 library which was built and furnished by public subscription under the direction of the Davis Bachelor Girls. It served as the first branch of the Yolo County Free Library and operated until May 1969. Hattie (Harriet Elisha) Weber was the first paid librarian in Davisville.

We are a non-profit Genealogical Society that serves Southern Alameda County, California. We have been in existence over 18 years. We normally meet at the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA. We have General Meetings, Board Meetings, and Informal Q&A meetings each month.

Historical Society of Winters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Winters through educational events, research, oral histories, and photo and artifact exhibits.

With the help of online resources and public records, much can be learned about the history of any property.