Placer County Archives & Research Center Hours Expanded

Published on January 04, 2016

A visit to the Placer County Archives and Research Center is an opportunity to uncover the colorful history of Placer County and the people who have lived here. From activities of the most prominent citizens to those who left behind nothing more than a signature, the archives helps researchers unlock mysteries of their family history, properties and official dealings of the county dating back to 1848.

Previously open only Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 4, 2016, the Archives and Research Center will be open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – noon and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The center is also open on Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. It’s best to call ahead and schedule an appointment so staff can prepare for visitors.

Through records like oral histories, diaries, photographs, maps, newspapers (as early as 1852), deed books, homestead books, assessment rolls, military discharge papers, court case files, and affidavits of birth, death, and marriage, among others, researchers can truly see and hear history as it unfolded.

The archives collects materials spanning from the Gold Rush-era to contemporary times and welcomes donations by individuals, which will help to document and preserve the history of Placer County for generations to come.

Learn more about the Archives and Research Center or helping preserve Placer County history.