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Examining Church Records for Family History Research

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to find out the churches your ancestors may have belonged to and examine various records that may further your genealogical research.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to find out the churches your ancestors may have belonged to and examine various records that may further your genealogical research.

Land Records for Genealogy Research

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to find local land records, deeds, and more to aid you in your genealogical research. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to find local land records, deeds, and more to aid you in your genealogical research. 

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Ancestry Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to cover some simple tips for using Ancestry Library Edition for your genealogical research. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to cover some simple tips for using Ancestry Library Edition for your genealogical research. 

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African American Genealogy Basics

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Explore records on Ancestry Library, HeritageQuest, and other resources that can help trace your family's history.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Black History Month, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore records on Ancestry Library, HeritageQuest, and other resources that can help trace your family's history.

Pendleton Foundation for Black History & Culture

Who Were the Pendleton Trailblazers?

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Leigh Ann Carter Room at Pendleton Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Educational, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Who were the Pendleton trailblazers?

Library Branch: Pendleton Library
Room: Leigh Ann Carter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Black History Month, Educational, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Who were the Pendleton trailblazers?

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Freedmen's Bureau Records on Ancestry

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

The Freedmen’s Bureau was established in 1865 as a means to provide aid to newly emancipated people transitioning from slavery to freedom.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Black History Month, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Freedmen’s Bureau was established in 1865 as a means to provide aid to newly emancipated people transitioning from slavery to freedom.

Finding Female Ancestors

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Female ancestors can be harder to trace, since they are less likely to appear in public records under their own names. Learn about various records that could help you identify your elusive female relatives.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Female ancestors can be harder to trace, since they are less likely to appear in public records under their own names. Learn about various records that could help you identify your elusive female relatives.

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SC State Archive Deep Dive

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Anderson Main Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to search for South Carolina digital archival records and genealogical resources through the SC Department of Archives and History website. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Anderson Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to search for South Carolina digital archival records and genealogical resources through the SC Department of Archives and History website.