FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
Announcements/Conferences
Join us for a free live virtual events!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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.
Thursday, 18th June
"FCGS Field Trip"
Cherokee County Museum
301 College Dr, Gaffney, SC 29340 (Directions)
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Carolina Rising Museum: A Revolutionary Experience
210 N Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340 (Directions)
Winnsboro 10:00 (Depart from Museum)
Gaffney 11:30 AM (Kate's Kitchen) (Menu)
Gaffney 12:30 PM (Cherokee County Museum)
Gaffney 2:30 PM (Carolina Rising Museum)
Winnsboro 5:30 PM (Back at Museum)
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.