Ventura County Genealogical Society

Message from President, Caron Tait

Whether you're a novice beginner or a seasoned genealogist, please enjoy and explore our new website. We have great folks who are diligently expanding and improving the site.
 
The VCGS Board and I extend to you a warm welcome to come and enjoy the monthly programs at the Ventura Family History Center, participate in the activities, workshops and our yearly seminar.
 
Our free regular monthly meetings are normally held on the third Saturday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are always welcome - hope to see you there!
 
VCGS general meetings are hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 3501 Loma Vista Rd in Ventura, which is located at the North end of Mills Rd.
 

Benefits of Membership

  • Monthly general meetings with talented and exciting speakers.
  • Yearly Fall seminar. Review our EVENTS page to keep informed of our upcoming activities.
  • Our bi-annual publication the Journal. Each issue contains articles and information of interest to family researchers.  
  • Access to our members-only section on the Society's website.
  • Members-only email notification of special genealogical interest items and local, state, and national genealogical events.
  • Opportunity to participate on special projects.
  • The most compelling reason to join VCGS is the friendships you will establish with fellow researchers in the area. Those with a new interest in genealogy can learn from experts, and the experts can share the wealth of their experience. Membership is from January 1 to December 31 of each year. 
Click on the JOIN US menu item to pull up a Membership Form.

Reference Library

Ventura County Genealogical Society provides full maintenance and development of the Genealogy Collection housed within the Camarillo City Library (upper level), 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, California.  You can access the catalog using the Library choice on the left-side menu.
 

Get Involved!

All VCGS activities are brought to life by the hard work of our volunteers.  Society elections are held each year in November, and vacancies on the VCGS board are filled as needed.  If you would like to volunteer your assistance, please contact the president.
 
Follow us on our FaceBook page to receive timely updates about genealogical activities and our society.  You don't have to be a member of Facebook to view our page, but Facebook requires you to be a member to post comments. 
 
FaceBook logo - link to VCGS FaceBook wall

Affiliations

Federation of Genealogical Societies
 
Representing the members of hundreds of genealogical societies across the United States and other nations, the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is here to link the genealogical community and help its members grow.
 
 
 
California State Genealogical Alliance - Member
  
Founded in October, 1982, the California State Genealogical Alliance serves as a statewide association of independent genealogical societies, individuals, and non-profit organizations.
 
 
 
 
 
FamilyTreeMagazine
 
Half of your total paid will go to support the FGS and hundreds of local member societies that need your help!
 
 
 
 
 
 
FamilyTreeDNA
 
DNA Testing at Group Rates
 

Brickwall Brainstroms
Wednesday, Jun. 19th
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Bring your brickwall questions...we'll brainstrom some possible solutions...our group is great in sharing research experience
FREE Historical Tour of Ivy Lawn Cemetery
Friday, Jun. 21st
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Our members and their friends are being offered an opportunity for a special tour of the Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, including a powerpoint presentation about the history of Ivy Lawn and a trolley tour which will visit several historical grave sites within the park to view headstones and hear biographical information about the persons buried in those sites.
 
For those who are unaware, Ivy Lawn is unique because it is the only Historic District Cemetery in Ventura County, and many remains from abandoned grave yards within the county have been relocated to Ivy Lawn over the years.
 
N. California Family History Expo
Friday, Jun. 28th
See website for Registration, Classes and Workshops information.