San Mateo County Genealogical Society

Discovering Our Family History Together

Local Genealogy Classes

Genealogy classes in the Central Peninsula

Listed below you will find links to some of the local Genealogy Classes. Please check each offering organization for current classes and schedules, which may be affected by the pandemic.

Palo Alto Adult School

Location: Greendell School, Room P3 Not available Fall 2022

Organization: Palo Alto Adult School

Website: https://www.paadultschool.org

Mountain View/Los Altos Adult School

Location: Mountain View/Los Altos Adult School  Not available Fall 2022

Organization: Mountain View - Los Altos Adult School

Website: https://as.mvla.net

*Trinity Monday Genealogy Club (Intermediate/Advanced)

When: Mondays 10:00 am -12:00 noon
Location:   Via Zoom with occasional in-person events
Instructor: Margaret Melaney

This is an ongoing class where students learn about genealogy from each other by sharing their techniques, hints, and discoveries.  Students should be experienced in doing independent research, and will be expected to actively engage in class discussions.  Topics are decided during the first session.  The class meets every week from September to late May, with a short break in December.  

We are currently meeting via Zoom.

For more  information, please contact margaretmelaney@gmail.com

* official authorized SMCGS breakout class

San Mateo Adult School

Location: San Mateo Adult School – Room 24 

Organization: San Mateo Adult School  Instructor: I. H. Barlow 

Website: https://sanmateoadulted.org

GENEALOGY SERIES # 1  Dates: 8/18 – 10/6 Days: Thu Time: 1:30 – 2:15 pm Fee $100

GENEALOGY SERIES # 2  Dates: 10/13 – 12/8 Days: Thu Time: 1:15 – 2:15 pm  Fee $100

Call the adult school for information about classes 650-558-2100    Register in person, by mail, or at the first class meeting.

Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group

Location:  875 Quince Avenue, Santa Clara, CA

Organization: Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group  

Website: http://www.svcgg.org/index.html


SVCGG has a general meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month except for Dec and a Reunion for the Mac meeting the 4th Thursday of every month except Nov/Dec. All of our meetings are free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome!

Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical Society


What:  Genealogy Basics Special Interest Group

When: 2nd Wednesday each month, 10:00 am - 12:00 

Where: via Zoom

Website: https://www.scchgs.org


This SIG is hosted by Nancy Moffett, and is a discussion of genealogy techniques.

Menlo Park Family History Center

The Menlo Park Family History Center is gradually expanding its operating hours to pre-pandemic levels.

Starting in October, we will open the Family History Center on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:00am - noon.

Menlo Park Family History Center Operating Hours:

Saturdays:                              9:00am - 11:00am

Third Tuesday of the Month:  10:00am - 12:00pm

San Mateo County Genealogical Society

     SMCGS is a 501(c)(3) organization

PO Box 5569
Redwood City, CA 94063-5569
https://smcgs.org

 

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