FCGS (Fairfield County Genealogy Society)
Announcements/Conferences


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Upcoming March & April Events in the Winnsboro Area
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Come Celebrate Scotch-Irish History With the Gathering of the Clans!
12th Annual Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Thursday April 3rd through Sunday, April 6th, 2025

Tartan Day South
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Saturday, April 5th, FCGS Will Have a Clan Tent (Booth), Come By & Join Us!
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Thursday, 17th April 2025, 11:30 AM
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Winnsboro Fiesta
141 N Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Location)
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Augusta Genealogical Society
(Non-Profit Organization Since 1979)
2025 April Virtual Genealogical Program
Saturday, 19th April, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 PM (Noon) ET

"Understanding AI in Genealogy: ​Foundations and Tools"
by

Diana Elder AG, AGLTM

  Learn how artificial intelligence can help with your family history research. This presentation
  covers what AI is, how it works, and which tools are most useful for genealogy. We'll look at
  popular AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini and discuss what each one does best.
  You'll learn how to work effectively with AI, including how to ask questions that get the
  best results and how to verify the information it provides. Whether you're new to AI or
  already experimenting with it, this session will help you understand how to use these tools
  responsibly in your genealogy work into these questions through three illustrative case
  studies.

Please register by 17 April, 2025 (Register)
Virtual Program, However Limited In-Person Seating May Be Available
Call the Adamson Library (706) 722-4073

  Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGLTM, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of
  the United States. Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-
  authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to
  Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. She created the study group and
  eCourse that teach the Research Like a Pro process through videos and learning modules.
  Diana and her daughter, Nicole, share research tips on their website, Family Locket
  (https://familylocket.com/), and host the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. Diana
  regularly teaches at genealogy conferences such as RootsTech and the National Genealogy
  Society Conference. She also presents webinars and seminars to local genealogy societies
  across the United States.

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Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
"Brochure Swap 2025"
Location: Newberry Fire Museum
1227 McKibben St., Newberry, SC 29108 (Directions From Museum)
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Saturday, 10th May 2025, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
"20th Annual Wings & Wheels Festival (More Details)


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Thursday, 15th May 2025, 11:30 AM
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Barn Express
215 N Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Location)
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Thursday, 17th May 2025, 11:00 AM
Location: The Isaac C. Thomas Historical Museum
150 E. Church St., Ridgeway, SC 29130 (Location)


"Genealogy 101"
by Eddie Killian



My Experience in Researching
My African American Genealogy"

by Rev. Eddie J. Woods


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Saturday, 14th June 2025, 6:30 PM

Location: SC Train Museum
110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Website)

Ticket Reservation Includes: Rion Express Ride; BBQ Catered BBQ Dinner.
$40 per Person, FCGS Members $35 per person (Need to Apply or Renew Membership)

Reservations: FCGS Reserved 12 Tickets.
You Can Make Your Reservation By June 1st, 2025  and Pay With a Check.
Please Reserve Your Ticket Today!

Thanks for Your Support of the Fairfield County Genealogy Society!
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Thursday, 19th June 2024, 11:30 AM
"FCGS Full Board Meeting"
Location: Peace on Earth Cafe
159 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180 (Directions)
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