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
Your Personal Tour: Creating a Locality Guide
South Whittier Library Meeting Room, 11543 Colima Rd, Whittier CA 90604 + On Zoom
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.