In the Community
In addition to providing resources online and at the Sahyun Genealogical Library, the Society actively engages with the local community. Our aim is to convey the value of studying family history as a way to enhance understanding of ourselves and our heritage. We participate in community events, providing exhibits about our society and aspects of local history, providing speakers to schools and community groups, and more. October is Family History Month, which always has various special activities for the genealogical-minded.
Upcoming Events
Society Events
To always know what’s going on please check out our calendar of all events, classes and meetings .
Past Events
Family Matters: Student Art Exhibit
Milt Hess: Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Jane Israel Honikman: Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Charlene Daly : Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Our Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Santa Barbara Italian Pioneers Exhibit
Acknowledgements: African American Exhibit
African American Genealogical Resources
Organizational & Social Clubs: African American Exhibit
Military: African American Exhibit
See Society Exhibits
Explore the planned, current, and past genealogical exhibits organized by the Society – some are virtual.
See Society Exhibits
Explore the planned, current, and past genealogical exhibits organized by the Society – some are virtual.
Family Matters: Student Art Exhibit
Milt Hess: Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Jane Israel Honikman: Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Charlene Daly : Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Our Jewish Heritage Exhibit
Santa Barbara Italian Pioneers Exhibit
Acknowledgements: African American Exhibit
African American Genealogical Resources
Organizational & Social Clubs: African American Exhibit
Military: African American Exhibit
Celebrate Family History Month Activities Each October
Each October, the Society celebrates Family History Month with an open house, other special events, classes, workshops, and more.
Request a Speaker
We provide engaging and interactive presentations about genealogy and the Society as well as a tour of our Sahyun Library. We can present at your site with a tour of our Library scheduled for a future date, or your group can meet at Sahyun Library for the talk and tour. We can adapt the talk to your group’s genealogical skill level and interest.