Welcome to The Society of California Pioneers
The Society of California Pioneers has relocated to 300 Fourth Street in the heart of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena neighborhood. We are excited to welcome you into our new home!
Visit Us
Our new home features the Alice Phelan Sullivan Library where we welcome researchers from all over the world to work with our extensive collection of California history.
We also have a beautiful programming room where we will be welcoming visitors for lectures and other programming related to our collection.
Membership
Membership in The Society of California Pioneers is available to direct descendants of anyone in California prior to 1850. We also offer programs to everyone who would like to get involved and support the work we do. Find out more!
Research
The Society of California Pioneers’ archives document the founding and early history of California, including The Gold Rush, The Earthquake and Fire of 1906, and other defining events. Learn more about our research resources and services here.
The Society of California Pioneers
Established in 1850, The Society of California Pioneers is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the preservation, study and appreciation of early California history, culture, and art for the benefit of present and future audiences of all ages.
The Society of California Pioneers provides researchers and the public access to California's unique early history.
Funding has been provided by the Judith McBean Foundation and the California State Library
The Groundwork Grants program is administered by the California State Library in partnership with Myriad Consulting and Training and is part of the library’s “Ready or Not: California Cultural Heritage Disaster Preparedness Project,” funded by the State of California.
Funding is also provided by our dedicated Members, Friends, and other foundations.
Thank you!
