Help kickoff California Archives Month with these two FREE events Saturday, October 2, 2010, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. California State Archives 1020 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Information: (916) 653–7715 Join us on October 2, 2010 for a chance to explore the California State Archives and learn about our extensive collection of documents and artifacts that allow us to understand the history of California. A diverse group of local archival organizations and repositories will host display tables that highlight prominent artifacts, photographs, and documents from their collections. This free, annual event is a great opportunity for the public to learn about archives, the preservation of historical records, and to celebrate Archives Month in California. Event Activities --Talk to archivists from various local repositories and see displays of rarely–seen documents and artifacts. --View a recently installed exhibit. --Take a tour of the State Archives. Visitors can take Light Rail to the Archives Plaza stop. Or if you drive, park free in the parking lot located across the street from the Archives entrance. Parking is available on a first come first served basis. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE event #2..... FAMILY HISTORY DAY Saturday, October 9, 2010, 8:30am to 4:oopm California State Archives 1020 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Website: http://fhd2010.blogspot.com This fun and informative day will include over twenty genealogy classes to choose from; classes in the Preservation Lab; the Root Cellar Genealogical Library; and mini-tours of the Archives to learn about the historical documents held there. Genealogical, historical and lineage societies, research libraries and archives will be on-hand with displays and information. Also, docents in period attire and historic ballroom dancers. Admission is FREE and open to the public. No registration required. Class schedule and much. much more at the website: http://fhd2010.blogspot.com. Sponsored by the California State Archives, Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society, Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley, and the California Museum of History and Women. submitted by Denise H. Richmond http://fhd2010.blogspot.com www.rootcellar.org