The Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society (SCCHGS) was formed 29 May 1957 as a nonprofit educational organization to promote the study of history and genealogy in Santa Clara County. The Society publishes a newsletter, "The Santa Clara County Connections" which focuses on Santa Clara County records, history, book reviews, queries, and items of interest to those doing research in Santa Clara County.

For anyone conducting research in Santa Clara County, they provide several online databases, so be sure to visit their website and see what they have on YOUR Santa Clara County ancestors.

Their library contains material for local, national and international research and are continuously adding to it's collections. SCCHGS volunteers staff the "Genealogy Room" at the Santa Clara Central Park Library where consultants introduce patrons to the collection and assist them with their research problems.

A volunteer genealogy researcher is also available to do basic Santa Clara County research. Fees vary according to the extent of the research. See Research Services for more information or email them at SCCHGS@hotmail.com