Concord California FamilySearch Center/Calendar

= Upcoming Events =

Save This Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Concord Family History Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Details about the celebration will be posted as they develop.

Family Activity Program
Throughout 2015

Engage in family history by participating in this year's Family History Center Activity! Everyone is welcome, and even children as young as 3 can participate. Recognition awards will be given to those who complete the activity. To register or download the Family History Activity boards, click on the links below: Click here to register for the Family History Center Activity (Haga clic aquí para registrarse para la Actividad Centro de Historia Familiar)  Click here to download an activity board for ages 3-7 Click here to download an activity board for ages 8-11 Click here to download an activity board for ages 12+  Haga clic aquí para descargar una tabla de la actividad para las edades 3-7 Haga clic aquí para descargar una tabla de la actividad para las edades 8-11 Haga clic aquí para descargar una tabla de la actividad para las edades 12+  Click here to see which requirements for other church programs (Duty to God, Personal Progress, etc.) are filled by completing the activity board. Haga clic aquí para ver que requisitos para otros programas de la iglesia (Deber a Dios, El Progreso Personal, etc) están llenos, completando el tablero de la actividad.

Ancestral Quest Classes
Saturday, January 24, 2015 Saturday, March 28, 2015 Saturday, July 25, 2015 Saturday, September 26, 2015 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Spend a Saturday learning to use Ancestral Quest, a genealogy software program that allows you to create family group sheets, ancestry and descendent charts, fan charts, and genealogical scrapbook pages. Classes include a discussion of how to use particular tools in Ancestral Quest and time for hands-on help from the instructor. Taught at the Concord Family History Center.

Introduction to Genealogy
Mondays, February 23, 2015 - March 30, 2015 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Six lessons offered jointly at the Concord Family History Center by the Contra Costa Genealogical Society and the Concord Family History Center. Click here to view class descriptions and download the registration form. Registration and payment ($30) are required by February 9, 2015.

How-To Classes
How-to classes are offered monthly, January through May, on the third Saturday from 10 - 11:30 AM. There is no charge, pre-registration is NOT required, and all are welcome.

Advanced Family Search
Saturday, January 17, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn techniques for using Family Tree/FamilySearch as your primary platform for family history work at this how-to class taught by Chris Young. This class will cover tools for documenting research, managing tasks, and promoting collaboration.

The Taxman Found your Ancestor, Can You?
Saturday, February 21, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

This class is a requested encore of the popular talk first presented at the 2014 "Digging For Your Roots" Seminar, by Karla Henderlong and Madeline Yanov of MY Genealogy Services, Inc.

The class discusses -- Why tax records are important, What information is available,  Types of tax records,  Where to find tax records, and  Research tips.

For questions, please contact Jackie Hein at 925-827-4729.