Sat, Aug 03
|Burbank
GSHA-SC: Peña Adobe Talk
Guest speaker Cecelia Peña presents "The Peña Adobe and Its Legacy: 1842--Now" at the GSHA-SC hybrid meeting on Aug. 3.
Time & Details
Aug 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
About the Event
The Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California will host an in-person and hybrid meeting on Saturday, August 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Cecelia Peña, who will present "The Peña Adobe and Its Legacy: 1842--Now"
Peña, an author and historian, is a fifth-generation Pena family member. She has a unique perspective on the success of this early California family. Come learn about the family's deep ties to Solano County, and, of course, the Peña Adobe.
The hybrid meeting will be held at the Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library, 417 Irving Drive in Burbank, California.
Join us in person for networking, access to GSHA-SC reference books, and a pizza lunch after the 11 am presentation. If you'd rather attend virtually, a Zoom invitation will be sent to all GSHA-SC members. Make sure you have a free Zoom account. Non-members must RSVP by emailing gshasocal@gmail.com.
Schedule:
10:15 am: Coffee and rolls.
11 am: In-person presentation by Lenny Trujillo
Noon: Pizza lunch
3 pm: Conclusion
Would you like to become a member? Check out our website or follow us on Facebook. Meetings for 2024 will be held the first Saturday in February, May, August, and December. For more info: gshasocal@gmail.com
The mission of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California (GSHA-SC) is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research and to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, historical contributions, and traditions. The GSHA-SC is a large and active group that meets at the SCGS Library four times a year, usually on the first Saturday in the months of February/May/August & December, from 10 am - 2 pm when conditions permit. Meetings feature speakers and/or workshops, a break for no-host lunch, and opportunities to network and research after lunch. Meetings are free and open to the public. Guests are always welcome and invited to join the group. This will be a hybrid meeting with a maximum of 14 people allowed in person at the SCGS Library, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank and the remainder attending by Zoom.
Photo by Brian Irwin, CC BY-SA 3.0