Presenting

Sara Cochran

The Skeleton Whisperer

Register here for the 12th Annual Genealogy BASH & Book Faire, a full day of learning, research, and discovery with the Orange County California Genealogical Society.

Meet fellow researchers, explore specialized books and resources, and deepen your skills through practical, research-focused sessions led by experienced genealogists. Your registration helps support OCCGS’s mission to preserve and share family history records and education for our community.

Genealogy BASH

Spit, Search & Solve: A Hands-on DNA Genealogy Day
with Sara Cochran, The Skeleton Whisperer

Session 1: To Spit or Not to Spit? Is DNA Testing Right for Your Research?
Session 2: Roll Up Your Sleeves: Putting Your Match List to Work.
Session 3: Digging Deeper into Your DNA: Tools for the Intermediate Genetic Genealogist
Session 4: Dig Deeper, Find More: Applying Your Intermediate Toolkit

Registrants will receive a detailed welcome letter containing the schedule and necessary details.

Book Faire

OCCGS maintains the 23,000+ book genealogy collection at the Huntington Beach Central Library. We receive many donations often containing duplicates that we sell at bargain prices once a year during the BASH & Book Faire.

Come and build your personal library at the Book Faire. There will be over 1,000 books and periodicals on sale.

Box Lunch from Corner Bakery

Lunch options are available for pre-purchase for in-person attendees:

Register here for the 12th Annual Genealogy BASH & Book Faire