The South Carolina Department of Archives and History is hosting an African American Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – Noon, at the SC Archives & History Center, located at 8301 Parklane Road in Columbia. The workshop will focus on pre and post emancipation government sources in the collections including census records, vital records, military records, state records, county records, and online sources. Join South Carolina Department of Archives & History Deputy Director for Archives and Records Management Patrick McCawley and Lahnice Hollister, author of “Unveiling Family Secrets: My Journey Through Archives and the Power of Historical Records” for a discussion highlighting resources and methods of genealogy research. Learn about the information available at the archives as they guide you through the process of accessing various records. The Research Room will be open with staff available to assist attendees.
This event is free but pre-registration is required. Register on line at https://form.jotform.com/250704236785965 or email DFoster@scdah.sc.gov or call Donna Foster at 803-896-0339.
