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Thur., Jan. 15th, 11:30 AM “FCGS Full Board Meeting” Winnsboro Fiesta, Winnsboro
Thur., Feb. 19th, 11:30 AM “FCGS Full Board Meeting” Peace on Earth, Winnsboro
Thur., 26th March, 11:30 AM
231 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Map)
African American History Month Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Virginia Schafer, Author of "Legendary Locals of Fairfield County"
Dr. Schafer will present "Legendary African Americans of Fairfield County" highlighting many
remarkable African American individuals documented in her book, along with several newly recognized
honorees. Among those to be celebrated are:
• Dr. Tom Thompson,
• Sgt. Isaac Woodard,
• Mamie “Peanut” Johnson,
• Sheriff Herman Young,
• Veola Maples,
• and many more
Attendees are encouraged to bring photographs and be ready to share stories, memories, and
and family history connected to Fairfield County, S.C. This gathering promises to be a meaningful
celebration of community heritage and the people who helped build it.
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.

Come Celebrate Scotch-Irish History With the Gathering of the Clans!
14th Annual Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Thursday March 26th through Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Tartan Day South
(More Details)

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Saturday, 25th April 2026, 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM,
Sunday, 26th, 2026, 10:00 AM until TBD
231 S. Congress St., Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Map)

Fairfield in the American Revolution (Map)

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Thursday, 21st May 2026, 11:30 AM
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Italian Garden
21980 US-321, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.

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Join us for a free live virtual events!

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How to Use a Family Reunion to Grow Your Family Tree

Crista Cowan

Date: June 3, 2026, 10am PT / 1pm ET, Host: Crista Cowan, Experience Level: All Levels

Register

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Ancestry Search Tips and Tricks

Crista Cowan

Date: June 10, 2026, 10am PT / 1pm ET, Host: Crista Cowan, Experience Level: Beginners

Register

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Ask Me Anything with Professional Genealogists

Nicka Sewell-Smith and Christophe Landry

This is your chance to get answers directly from two of the top professional genealogists in the field.

Date: June 17, 2026, 10am PT / 1pm ET, Host: Nicka Sewell-Smith, Experience Level: All Levels

Register

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The Stories of US: Turning Records into Family Stories

Crista Cowan

Date: June 24, 2026, 10am PT / 1pm ET, Host: Crista Cowan, Experience Level: All Levels

Register

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Thursday, 18th June
"FCGS Field Trip"
Cherokee County Museum
301 College Dr, Gaffney, SC 29340 (Museum)
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Carolina Rising Museum: A Revolutionary Experience
210 N Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340 (Museum)
Winnsboro 10:00 (Depart Museum to Kate's Kitchen)
Gaffney 11:30 AM (Kate's Kitchen) (Menu)
Gaffney 12:30 PM (Kate's Kitchen to Cherokee County Museum)
Gaffney 2:30 PM (Cherokee County Museum to Carolina Rising Museum)
Winnsboro 5:30 PM (Carolina Rising Museum back to Winnsboro & Museum)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.

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Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2026 June Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 20 June, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) ET
"All About Prompting"
by

Peggy Jude

  This presentation offers a structured approach to effectively use tools like ChatGPT, Claude,
  Gemini, and others, you need to know how to ask the right questions in the right way to get
  meaningful results. It all starts with a great prompt. In this session, you’ll learn what a
  prompt is and how to craft one. The session includes case study examples, practical tips,
  and plenty of encouragement!

Please register by 18 June, 2026 (Register)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073

  Peggy Jude is a professional genealogist, speaker, and educator with a passion for helping
  others uncover their family stories. She has been conducting genealogical research
  since she was fifteen, beginning with interviews of older relatives and later expanding
  her research into libraries, microfilm collections, and NARA archives. Today, she
  combines her lifelong interest in family history with a love of technology through her
  genealogy business, where she teaches others how to use genetic genealogy and technology
  to discover more about their ancestors.

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