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Our Mission:
Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is devoted to fostering a vibrant community committed to discovering, documenting, preserving, and sharing ancestral stories through education, collaboration, and resources, we connect individuals with their roots and deepen appreciation for the richness of their ancestors' life journeys.
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Upcoming Events
Monday, July 13
Historic Flags
Mark Kramer
Eagle Chapter of SAR
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Discover the stories behind the banners that shaped our nation during a special presentation on historic American flags, presented by a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. From early Revolutionary War standards to the evolution of the Stars and Stripes, this program explores how flags reflected identity, unity, and change throughout our history. Join us for an engaging look at the symbols our ancestors marched under—and the history they represent.
Friday, July 10
Building Genetic Networks in Unkown Parentage Cases
Kathy Fernandes
10:00 am
Zoom & Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
A genetic network shows how a group of individuals who share DNA are related to each other. This presentation explains how to use the Leeds method, Scapple mind mapping software, and the Shared cM Project tool in a step-by-step process to build a genetic network in unknown parentage research.
Friday, July 24
Double header:
Foreign Aid
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The Declararion of Independance
Bonnie Hayosh
10:00 am
Zoom and Community Rm, Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Rd. Temecula, CA 92592
Foreign Aid
The American Revolution was not fought by colonists alone. People of many nationalities—French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Polish, Caribbean, Indigenous, and others—played important roles in shaping the outcome of the war and the lives of our ancestors. In this presentation, we will look beyond the familiar colonial story to explore the outside influences, alliances, supplies, military support, and individuals who aided the American cause. Understanding these connections can add rich historical context to our family stories and may even open new research paths for ancestors whose lives were touched by the broader world of the Revolutionary era.
The Declaration of Independence: A Nation Declares Its Cause
In July 1776, the United States Declaration of Independence transformed protest into purpose. This presentation explores how the colonies formally broke from Britain, the ideas that shaped the document, and its lasting impact on the birth of a new nation.
Have you missed one of our presentations or classes?
You can catch the re-play by visiting our Video Archive
(TVGS membership required)
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Celebrating 250 Years
As America approaches its 250th birthday, TVGS invites members and visitors to explore their own family’s place in the American story. Whether your ancestors were here in 1776 or arrived many generations later, every family has a history worth discovering, preserving, and sharing.
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Every Family Has an America250 Story
In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It is a national milestone, but it is also a personal invitation to look at our own family stories in a new way.
Not every family was in America in 1776. Not every ancestor served in the Revolution, signed a petition, or appeared in a history book. But every family has been shaped by the places they lived, the choices they made, the communities they joined, and the times they lived through.
America’s story was not built only by famous founders and public figures. It was also built by families who farmed land, opened businesses, crossed oceans, moved west, served in uniform, raised children, worshiped in local churches, worked in mills and shops, taught school, kept households running, and helped communities grow.
As America approaches its 250th birthday, this is a wonderful time to ask: Where does my family fit into the larger story?
Start with one question. Where was your family in 1776? If they were not here yet, when did they arrive? What town, county, or neighborhood became part of their story? What records, photographs, maps, letters, or family memories might help bring that story to life?
The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society invites members and visitors to use this anniversary as a reason to begin, continue, or share their family history. Whether your roots in America go back centuries or only a generation or two, your family’s story matters.
America250 is not only about looking back at a nation. It is also about remembering the people whose lives became part of that nation’s history — including our own.
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Revolutionary War Ancestors...where to find their stories
Soldiers of the Continental Army: Revolutionary War in Four Minuites
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Social History Resources
Discovering the historical context of your research can significantly enrich your understanding of  the era and the lives of your ancestors. By delving into the social, economic, and political circumstances that shaped their experiences, you can gain a deeper appreciation of their challenges and achievements. This exploration not only brings you closer to your roots but also propels your research forward, offering a more comprehensive perspective of the past and its impact on the present. Integrating historical context into your research can transform a collection of dates and names into a vivid, relatable narrative.
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 FreeResearch Guides!
Terrific how-to tips and methods from experts....
Browse the extensive collection here.
from American Ancestors
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How to Make an Index for a Book.....
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