The Escondido Genealogical Society (EGS) has met continuously since it was organized in 1975. Some of us are new to genealogy. Some of us have been doing genealogy for a few years. Some are young. Some are old. But we all help each other. EGS produces a bimonthly newsletter to inform its members of future programs and special events. Here are samples of our newsletters and brochure.
November-December 2006 Newsletter    January-February 2007 Newsletter    Brochure    Promotional Flyer   

MEETINGS Speakers with expertise in various aspects of genealogy present programs of interest at monthly meetings. Workshops are taught by known lecturers, authors and researchers. The meetings are held in the Turrentine Room which is on the second floor of the Escondido Public Library located at 239 S. Kalmia, Escondido, CA. . Exceptions are: February we have a lunch time meeting in a local restaurant and in December there is a Holiday Potluck dinner. In June, a picnic is held. Members are notified of any changes in time or location via the newsletter or a calling tree. The meetings are free and open to the public.

Each year the Society publishes the Hidden Valley Journal (HVJ), which contains information about family and local history, research techniques, computer genealogy and tips on preservation.  Members are encouraged to submit material for this journal. The HVJ is sent to members, and is traded nationally with other genealogical organizations. We have old copies of the HVJ available for sale on our Store page. We also have available an On-line Index to all the articles in the Hidden Valley Journal for the years 1977-2008.

Spring Cleaning??? Are you cleaning out your bookshelves to make room for new books? This is your chance to help libraries and others. We are looking for old Hidden Valley Journals. If you have copies of 1995 and older editions that you would like to donate, contact Barbara Wickman or turn them into the Pioneer Room of the Escondido City Library to the attention of EGS.

The Society purchases genealogical reference books, microfiche and microfilms which are donated to the Pioneer Room of the Escondido City Library. The Pioneer Room houses the collection of the Escondido Genealogical Society and other Society/Organizations. The Pioneer Room is located at 247 S. Kalmia St. Escondido, CA 92025 and can be reached at (760) 839-4315.     Map    Hours

Those interested in studying family history and genealogy are invited to join our organization. Members are entitled to participate in the business of the Society, to vote, receive the bimonthly newsletter and the Hidden Valley Journal.

The names our members are researching are many. Perhaps they are the sames as yours. Take a look at some of our member's names on Our Surnames page.

Some of our members have their own web sites. A link to them are available on our Links page.

Esscondido Genealogical Society participates in the Points for Profit program to raise money. For information on how you can help us raise money, visit our Points for Profit page.

From January 2008 to September 2008, the EGS participated in the Federation of Genealogical Societies' (FGS) Family Tree Magazine Fund Raiser Program. In September of 2008, Family Tree Magazine discontinued the program.