Welcome to the Conference of California Historical Societies*!

*Established at the College of the Pacific (Stockton, CA) in 1954, this year (2024) is the 70th Anniversary of CCHS. Click on the ABOUT tab above for further information.

Preserving California History by unifying and strengthening Historical Organizations throughout the State.

*News*

Thanks to Region 4 Regional Vice-President David Ballard for the Colusi County Historical Society, Butte County Historical Society, and Tehama County Genealogical and Historical Society updates. See City-County Highlights Tab in the upper navigation bar for the specific update.

*Members and Visitors - With over 1000 followers, go to the CCHS Facebook Page for the latest up-to-date, social-media news. Post your local information as it reaches out throughout California. 

CONGRATULATIONS Sigma Chi Fraternity House and Stanford University for your recent National Register of Historic Places designation for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Historical Civil Rights History.

We are honored to recognize your achievement and state that this organization respects and supports the efforts of John Martin ('80), the applicant, over the last 2-1/2 years and with many, many hours of effort leading to this success. And with special Kudos going to John Leganski  ('13) former Chief of Staff to Kevin McCarthy, then Speaker of the House, and the herculean effort of the American Interfraternity Council with over 300 members of Congress (House and Senate) who were Greek alumni in support of the application.

*The importance of this designation cannot be overstated. "This is only the second structure in California to be designated for National Recognition based on its role in the Civil Rights Movement."

**The CCHS office is located in the El Dorado Gold 1848 building at the corner of Bedford Ave. and Main St. in Placerville CA 95667. Office hours are by reservation. See below in the Home page footer for contact information.**

SUPPORT OUR CALIFORNIA KIDS!

National History Day - CA State Finals 2025

Theme - Rights and Responsibilities in History

National History Day in California is a co-curricular program for students in grades 4 - 12 in all educational settings. Students engage in historical inquiry and analysis on a topic of their choice. Categories: Documentary, Exhibit, Historical Paper, Performance, Podcast, Poster, and Website. Divisions: Elementary (4th-5th grades), Junior (6th-8th grades), and Senior (9th-12th grades). Individuals and Groups (2-5 students).

https://www.nhdca.org/

Thanks to Barbara Kimbell, Al Minard and David Ballard for representing CCHS and for judging the 2023-2024 California National History Day Competition. CCHS provided 4 - $100 Special Awards for the State winners.

Please visit our City-County Highlights page to take a virtual tour of California, with a different city highlighted each month!

 
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The Conference of California Historical Societies was formed in 1954 as a means to bring together the many historical societies and museums throughout the State to share their common needs and expertise, and to bind them together in the interest of history in California.  Members have endeavored to find the ways of helping and informing each other of the problems that often can be better solved by group efforts - we learn from each other! Click the ABOUT tab on the upper navigation bar for additional information about CCHS.