Genealogy 101 classes, presented by the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society, are being offered at the Tompkins Library, 104 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, S. C., one Saturday a month. These well-attended meetings provide researchers with a basic understanding of how to start researching their family history and how to utilize various records.

The next class will be held on June 8^th and will focus on “Beginning Genealogy.”  The class will begin at 9:00 a. m. and will last about an hour, with time and assistance given afterwards for research in the library until 1:30 p. m. Coffee and pastries will be served.

There is a small attendance fee and the classes are open to the public.  For more information, please contact the Tompkins Library at 803-637-4010.