Upcoming Events at the East Tennessee Historical Society: Day Long Civil War Genealogy Workshops on the topic: “How to Find Your Civil War Ancestor” August 13, 2011 – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. co-sponsored by the East Tennessee Historical Society
East Tennessee History Center, Gay Street, Knoxville Researching Your Civil War Ancestor— George K. Schweitzer, PhD, ScD, University of Tennessee Short history of the war. Explanation of sources for locating service records, pension records, regimental histories, battle participation, and the post-war records of your ancestor. No reservation required. All are welcome. Civil War Resources in the Tennessee State Library and Archives- Wayne Moore, PhD, Assistant Tennessee State Archivist Detailed treatment of Civil War holdings in the Tennessee State Library and Archives, as well as special Civil War resources the state is developing. No reservation required. All are welcome. Break for Lunch— Individual Civil War research assistance— Civil War Genealogy on the Internet— Repeat—Civil War Genealogy on the Internet- Repeat— Civil War Genealogy on the Internet— Contact:
Phone: 865-215-8809; 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.. Limited to 22 persons. The best sites for finding and documenting your Civil War ancestor will be explored. Each person will have individual access to a computer for the class. George K. Schweitzer, PhD, ScD, Instructor. Reservations required. Call 215-8809.2:00 - 2:50 p.m.-. Limited to 22 persons. The best sites for finding and documenting your Civil War ancestor will be explored. Each person will have individual access to a computer for the class. George K. Schweitzer, PhD, ScD, Instructor. Reservations required. Call 215-8809.1:00 - 1:50 p.m.. Limited to 22 persons. The best sites for finding and documenting your Civil War ancestor will be explored. Each person will have individual access to a computer for the class. George K. Schweitzer, PhD, ScD, Instructor. Reservations required. Call 215-8809.12:00 - 4:00 p.m.free from ETHS and McClung Collection Staff members. No reservation required. All are welcome.12:00 - 12:50 p.m.10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
& the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection
