Whittier, CA

Whittier Bakery Truck 1900

Courtesy of Vintage Everyday

Whittier Bakery Truck 1900

Whittier, CA

Whittier Citrus Association Packing House circa 1904

Courtesy of Old Whittier

Whittier Citrus Association Packing House circa 1904

Whittier, CA

First National Bank Corner of Greenleaf & Philadelphia circa 1907

Courtesy of Vintage Everyday

First National Bank Corner of Greenleaf & Philadelphia circa 1907

Whittier, CA

May Day 1905

Courtesy of Vintage Everyday

May Day 1905

Whittier, CA

Greenleaf and Philadelphia 1969

Courtesy of the Orange County Archives

Greenleaf and Philadelphia 1969

Whittier, CA

Whittier College 1903

Courtesy of the University of Southern California, Libraries and the California Historical Society

Whittier College 1903

Whittier, CA

Driving in Turnbull Canyon 1914

Courtesy of Vintage Everyday

Driving in Turnbull Canyon 1914

Whittier, CA

The Quaker Community 1907

Courtesy of Vintage Everyday

The Quaker Community 1907

Whittier, CA

Southern Pacific Railroad circa 1980

Courtesy of the City of Whittier

Southern Pacific Railroad circa 1980

Whittier, CA

Whittier Fire Department 1904

Courtesy of Vintage Everyday

Whittier Fire Department 1904

WHITTIER AREA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Discovering our family stories.

Helping others do the same.

The Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) was founded in 1981 in Whittier, California, to meet the needs of those interested in finding out more about their family history and digging deeper to find their roots.

We offer monthly meetings featuring prominent genealogy speakers, sponsor a virtual annual seminar featuring nationally known lecturers, and hold bimonthly meetings for writers to share their life stories and family histories.

We also provide research assistance to people worldwide who are exploring their roots in Whittier and surrounding communities in southeastern Los Angeles County.

Connections

Learning Opportunities

Discoveries

Meet friendly and helpful people who are working on discovering their families' stories.

Learn how to discover your family history from monthly speakers, fellow genealogists, and other resources.

Do you have an ancestor who seems to be hiding behind a brick wall? Maybe we can help you break through and see what's on the other side!

UPCOMING WAGS EVENTS

We will be holding our 43rd Annual Seminar on January 31, 2026.

We are excited to announce that we have secured three excellent speakers for this event:
Peggy Jude, John Beaumont, and Kate Penney Howard
The theme for the event will be Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy.

  All times listed are Pacific Time.
Click on the title of the event below to find out more information.

Where Did I Put That? How to Organize Your Genealogical Research

South Whittier Library Meeting Room, 11543 Colima Road, Whittier CA 90604 + On Zoom

Presented by Eleanor O. Brinsko

WAGS November 2025 Monthly Meeting

To join the Zoom meeting, click here.

WAGS Show & Tell and Holiday Party

South Whittier Library Meeting Room, 11543 Colima Road, Whittier CA 90604 + On Zoom

Hosted by Christine Cohen

WAGS December 2025 Monthly Meeting

To join the meeting on Zoom,  click here.

 

Your Personal Tour: Creating a Locality Guide

South Whittier Library Meeting Room, 11543 Colima Rd, Whittier CA 90604 + On Zoom

Presented by Lisa Medina

WAGS January 2026 Monthly Meeting

To join the Zoom meeting, click here

December 2025 Writers Group Zoom Meeting

Zoom

This meeting will be held on Zoom.

To join the Zoom meeting, click here.

January 2026 Writers Group Zoom Meeting

Zoom

This meeting will be held on Zoom.

To join the Zoom meeting, click here.

January 2026 Writers Group Senior Center Meeting

Whittier Uptown Senior Center, 13225 Walnut St, Whittier CA 90602

This meeting is in-person only.