In-person meeting: Genealogy Workshop Open to the Public @ the Camarillo Library. Genealogy workshop open to the public, membership in VCGS not required. Join us for help or to offer help to someone else. Bring your research questions and a description of the research that you have already done. General questions and topics for discussion are always welcome.

[This meeting will be held in person at the Camarillo Public Library Community Room. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Have you ever been drawn to a photo or document rich with information for someone else’s family?  What about an odd piece of ephemera buried in your family’s memorabilia?  Some “orphan records” — those items which have lost their original relationships — have the potential to be returned or introduced to someone who never knew they existed.  Pam Hall will share her success with reuniting these “orphans” to their better homes.  Plus, if you’re inspired to join this cause, she has a few “orphans” patiently waiting further research.  Everyone is also invited to share their own stories of solving “orphan” mysteries.

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

2023 Annual Seminar

Michael Lacopo

Saturday, October 21, 2023
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Zoom Webinar

Join us for this year’s annual seminar, featuring one of the most sought-after speakers in genealogy. This is a strong program with a good mix of topics that are relevant to all researchers. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day and this year we will also have an online Silent Auction!

For more information and lecture topics, visit our 2023 Annual Seminar page.

Registration will open on August 16.

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out by Zoom to those who register once their registration is successfully completed. ]

[This meeting will be held online with Zoom and an invitation will be sent out to the VCGS Weds Workshop Googlegroup email discussion group prior to the meeting. If you are not already on the email discussion group you may contact the webmaster at webmaster@venturacogensoc.org to be added. All our workshops are open to our members and the public.]

Presenter: Judy Russell

“Colonial Lands: From the Crown to Private Hands“

Presenter: Aimee Cross

“U.S. Family History in the 1700s and early 1800s – Finding Those Elusive Fathers” 

All our monthly lectures and workshops are free to our members and the public. Non-members should request a Zoom invitation here. Please note that we cannot respond to same-day requests.

The DNA Special Interest Group meeting will precede the general meeting from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Zoom. Contact the webmaster to be added to the invitation list.

Presenter: Thomas McEntee

“10 Must Haves for Genealogy and Family History Success” 

All our monthly lectures and workshops are free to our members and the public. Non-members should request a Zoom invitation here. Please note that we cannot respond to same-day requests.

There is no DNA Special Interest Group meeting this month. Our members are encouraged to attend Conejo Valley Genealogical Society’s DNA SIG this month. Contact webmaster@venturacogensoc.org for more information.