FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
Announcements/Conferences
2026 SC 250 Anniversary of the American Revolution (Events)
Southern Campaigns (Website)
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.