Local Resources

Genealogy Clubs

Hemet - San Jacinto Genealogical Society – established in 1976 to research and record the histories of the membership, individual and collective forefathers. Check out their website for a calendar of weekly classes in a variety of genealogical subjects.

Palm Springs Genealogy Society – meets the first Saturday of the month at 10am in the Palm Springs library. $25 per year, but you can attend a meeting or two before joining.

Southern California Genealogical Society- organized in 1964, its current offices are located in Burbank, California.

Family History Center, Palm Desert - The center has 5 computers that have access to several genealogical websites to help in your research. They also have a small collection of books, films and fiche that can be viewed on film readers. Service of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints