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— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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SANTA BARBARA—Family History Month Open House & Exhibit Debut

October 5 @ 1:00 pm4:00 pm
Free
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SANTA BARBARA— The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) invites the public to its annual Family History Month Open House. This year’s Open House will feature the debut of a special exhibit: Santa Barbara Hispanic Family Histories, 1870–1970, highlighting the stories, photographs, and legacies of local families whose histories are woven into the cultural fabric of Santa Barbara. Guests can also receive special assistance with Hispanic genealogy research, offering practical help to start or expand their own family history journey.

There will also be special treats, general genealogy assistance, and community booths. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

Where: Sahyun Genealogical Library, 316 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When: 1-4pm, October 5

For details, see: SBGen.org

For questions, please contact: Outreach@SBGen.org

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