About Us - Kern County Genealogical Society

Hours

Monday-Thursday

Noon - 4:00PM

Address & Contact

Kern County Genealogical Society
PO Box 2214, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2214
(661) 868-0773
KCGS Info:

Monthly Program

The society offers a monthly program highlighting research techniques and local history.
3rd Tuesday of each month.
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Beale Memorial Library
See Calendar for more information

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Kern County Genealogical Society was established in 1964. The society currently serves over 100 members and is active and involved in the community. KCGS is dedicated to remembering and making connections to the past and the families who came before us. Our members ancestors have all contributed to the social and economic development of Kern County and our country. Perhaps your ancestors were here. Remember their stories and their lives; and pass on their histories by joining the Kern County Genealogical Society.
The society offers a free monthly program highlighting research techniques and local history.
Programs are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM at Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301

2024 Board of Directors

President: Kathy Walker
Vice President: Mari Carroll
Secretary: Rhonda Pierce
Treasurer: John Codd
Director: Bevis Pruett
Director: Kay Keith
Director: Esther Livingston
Director: Barbara Long
Director: Jackie Nelson

Board Meetings are generally held the 2nd Monday of each month at 9:30am
(please check the monthly calendar for specifics)
All KCGS members are welcome to attend any board meeting.

Kern County Genealogical Society is a 501c3 non profit organization and is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership.

Chairpersons

Library Coordinator: Kay Keith
Membership Chair: Jackie Nelson
Publicity Chair: Erin Lunn
KernGen Editor: Lorraine Gardner & Tony Tennant
Program Chair: Mari Carroll
Website Administrator: Linda Wong