Attend Meetings & Classes
All Society events are open to the public and at no cost, unless noted otherwise.
Our monthly meeting is on the third Saturday of every month (except August) and open to everyone.
First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara
- 9:30 a.m. – Refreshments & Special Interest Groups (in person only)
If you can join us in person, we gather for refreshments and social time. This is a great way to get to know other genealogists, and you might even meet someone who shares an ancestor with you!
You can also join a Special Interest Group (SIG) for small group discussions about a variety of topics including technology, writing, DNA, and more. -
10:30 a.m. – Membership Meeting (in person & Zoom)
Hear about what is happening with the Society, including membership, outreach, upcoming events, and more. -
11:00 a.m – Program (in person & Zoom)
A nationally known genealogist is the featured speaker.
Whether you join us in person or on Zoom, there is plenty to enjoy and enrich your genealogy education. If you can’t make it to the live presentation – or if you need a refresher later – a recording of this webinar will be available for a limited time in the Members’ section of our website.
Registration is required to attend Sayhun Library classes and Zoom events, even for members. Classroom attendance is limited to 23 people. Zoom attendance is limited to the first 100 attendees.
Registration links are posted with each event. All meeting times are Pacific time zone. Event registration closes when an event begins, so please register early!
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Upcoming
- Remembering Those Who Came Before UsThu Oct 30 2025, 2:00pm PDT - 4:00pm PDT
- Genealogy Tech Talk - Streamlining Your Work with AI & Smart Tools (Hybrid)Sun Nov 2 2025, 1:30pm PST - 3:30pm PST
- First Thursday Lunch & LearnThu Nov 6 2025, 12:00pm PST - 01:30pm PST
- Monthly Meeting - Screening Our Stories: Home Movies From Santa BarbaraSat Nov 15 2025, 10:30am PST - 12:00pm PST
- Webinar Watch PartyTue Nov 18 2025, 1:30pm PST - 3:30pm PST
- The Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My MistakesTue Nov 18 2025, 4:00pm PST - 6:00pm PST
- Writers' Group MeetingWed Nov 19 2025, 10:00am PST - 11:00am PST
- The Genealogy Do-Over: A Year of Learning from My MistakesThu Nov 20 2025, 11:00am PST - 1:00pm PST
- California Pioneer Certificate Program WorkshopTue Nov 25 2025, 7:00pm PST - 8:30pm PST
- First Thursday Lunch & LearnThu Dec 4 2025, 12:00pm PST - 01:30pm PST
- Genealogy Tech Talk - Using Lucid.app for Genealogy (Hybrid)Sun Dec 7 2025, 01:30pm PST - 03:30pm PST
- The Genealogy Do-Over 2026 Workshop Kick-OffWed Dec 10 2025, 6:30pm PST - 8:00pm PST
- Webinar Watch PartyTue Dec 16 2025, 1:30pm PST - 3:30pm PST
- Writers' Group MeetingWed Dec 17 2025, 10:00am PST - 11:00am PST
- Annual Member Share MeetingSat Dec 20 2025, 10:30am PST - 12:00pm PST
Join a Special Interest Group
Do you have a particular area of interest? Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) meet regularly to share information and experiences. Find a list of SIGs here with links to find out more or join. Includes special DNA section.
DNA Resources
Learn the basics of DNA testing and its uses in genealogical research, request personal assistance with Society DNA pros, and find out how to participate in the Society’s DNA Project.
Share Your Stories
Hear from members who share their personal experiences, discoveries, best practices, and much more in our Share Your Stories blog.
