NSGW – Friendship, Loyalty & Charity

Becoming Active as a Native Sons

Now that I'm a Native Son how do I become active? What else do the Native Sons of the Golden West do that would interest me? These are two of the most frequently asked questions new members have about our Order. The primary mission of the Native Sons of the Golden West is to preserve the spirit of the "Days of' 49" and the history of California. But the Native Sons of the … [Read More...]

Statehood Days Sept 2nd thru 4th

No longer do banks and schools close and no longer do cities and towns throughout California celebrate the anniversary of the Golden State’s admission to the Union on September 9, 1850. Fortunately, the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West keep the flame alive with a glorious celebration in Sacramento on September 2-5. Headquarters is the Embassy Suites Sacramento … [Read More...]

Gen. Vallejo’s first monument

This is an article written by Bill Lynch in the Index-Tribune on July 19th 2016 Recently, I was working my way through another file of old documents passed down to me from my dad, Robert … [Read More...]

From cleft palate to confident young woman

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Argonaut Parlor Honored

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is presenting a proclamation to Argonaut Parlor President Dan Navaro in honor of the parlor’s 135th anniversary. LaMalfa is a member of Argonaut #8. In addition to the … [Read More...]

Plaque E’ Mon

Through the years the Native Sons of the Golden West have placed at least 1,300 monuments and plaques on historical sites, graves, civic buildings, trees and other locations. While former Grand … [Read More...]

Total Donations from Charitable Foundation

Download Charitable Foundation Envelops Print a Copy of Total Donations … [Read More...]

Now That I'm a Native Son?

Through the years the Native Sons of the Golden West have placed at least 1,300 monuments and plaques on historical sites, graves, civic buildings, trees and other locations. While former Grand Historians and others have attempted to compile a list of these markers placed by Grand Parlor, it is not complete. The list of markers placed by local Parlors, without Grand Parlor assistance, is even more incomplete. As we go about our daily lives we often see these markers along the road, set into sidewalks, in parks and on buildings we pass by. There are rumors of plaques in the desert, on mountains and in the forests that some of you may have seen in your travels or while on vacation.

We need your help in finding as many of these “lost” markers as possible . . . Read More