Historical Center Programs

The Historical Center provides opportunities for genealogical and historical research through its extensive collections. Educational workshops take place on designated Saturdays each month from 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Workshops are free and open to the public.

* Programs are subject to change: please call 803.684.3948 to verify.

Ancestors & Archive Series

Sat., February 13, 2010; 11-11:45 a.m.
Internet Sources for Genealogy

Useful websites to help you find your ancestors.

Sat., March 13, 2010; 11-11:45 a.m.
Battle of Kings Mountain

Join the staff of the Kings Mountain National Military Park to learn more about the historic battle that took place there on October 7, 1780.

Sat., April 10, 2010; 11-11:45 a.m.
Cause of Death

Criminial carelessness or homicide? What the Coroner's Inquests tell us about our ancestors.

Thurs., July 8, 2010; 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Genealogical Summer Series: Building Your Family Tree: Introduction to Genealogy

Here’s some guidelines to help you begin your ancestor search, get organized, learn tips to avoid common pitfalls, and understand the basic resources available to you.

FREE
Bring a bag lunch

Thurs., July 15, 2010; 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Genealogical Summer Series: Building Your Family Tree: Using Census Records

Join us as we take an in depth look at the census records in an effort to locate your ancestors and unearth such things as family relationships, occupations, military service, African Americans and Native Americans.

FREE
Bring a bag lunch

Thurs., July 22, 2010; 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Genealogical Summer Series: Building Your Family Tree: Utilizing Acestry.com

We will be demonstrating how to navigate this wonderful genealogical resource.

FREE
Bring a bag lunch

Thurs., July 29, 2010; 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Genealogical Summer Series: Building Your Family Tree: Primary Sources

Uncover the difference between primary and secondary resources and find out the variety of archival collections available for research at the Historical Center of York County.

FREE
Bring a bag lunch

Thurs., August 5, 2010; 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Genealogical Summer Series: Building Your Family Tree: What Did Your Ancestors Do?

Discover how early occupations of your ancestors can assist you with your genealogical research. We will discuss where to find this information and reveal sources for definitions of early 18th century occupations.

FREE
Bring a bag lunch

Thurs., August 12, 2010; 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Genealogical Summer Series: Building Your Family Tree: Beyond Four Generations for York County Ancestors

Research your local ancestors beyond four generations. This advanced genealogy class will provide useful tips and highlight resources we have available to assist you.

FREE
Bring a bag lunch