Welcome to the State of California

Organizations & Historical Societies

  • Arts Programs - California Arts Council
    Get a list of programs and resources for artists, arts groups and organizations
  • California Historical Society - California Historical Society
    Visit the state's official historical society with resources for researchers and exhibitions featuring highlights of California history.
  • California History Online - California Historical Society
    Timeline and resources include key events, personalities, and anecdotes from California's past. Illustrated with over 400 images from from the society's collections.
  • California Preservation Foundation
    The California Preservation Foundation is the statewide nonprofit organization that educates and advocates for the preservation of California's diverse cultural and architectural heritage.
  • Historic Records - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
    Explore the services of NARA such as public access to historical records of government agencies.
  • National Digital Library - Library of Congress, American Memory
    Discover historical collections from the National Digital Library relating to American history and culture.