FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
Announcements/Conferences
Saturday, 21st February 2026, 2:00 PM
"The Revolutionary Struggles, Patriots and Battle Sites"
by Pelham Lyles, Director of the Fairfield County Museum
Location: The Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum
150 E. Church St., Ridgeway, SC 29130 (Location)
South Carolina African American Heritage Commission
2026 SCAAHC Annual Conference
Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Details)
Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2026 February Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 28th February, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) ET
"Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall in African American Research"
by
Ari Wilkins
sources and strategies to trace ancestors back into the Antebellum Era.
Ari Wilkins is a genealogist, lecturer and instructor who has been actively
researching family history for over twenty-five years. Ms. Wilkins is a
graduate of Louisiana State University. She speaks on a variety of
genealogical subjects and specializes in African American research.
Please register by 26 February, 2026 (Register)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073
3-Day RootsTech Conference by FamilySearch
Thursday, March 5th, Through Saturday, March 7th 2026
See Conference Details
Spartanburg Libraries Events
2026 Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Details)
Thursday, 26th March 2026, 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)
Saturday, March 28th, FCGS Will Have a Clan Tent (Booth), Come By & Join Us!
If You Have a FCGS Polo Shirt, Please Wear It to Show Your Colors.