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Local History and Genealogy Fair to take place Oct. 20 in Canton

Posted 10/16/18

CANTON —- The St. Lawrence County Historical Association and St. Lawrence Valley Genealogical Society co-host a Local History and Genealogy Fair Join Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the …

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Local History and Genealogy Fair to take place Oct. 20 in Canton

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CANTON —- The St. Lawrence County Historical Association and St. Lawrence Valley Genealogical Society co-host a Local History and Genealogy Fair Join Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the SLCHA Museum and Archives, 3 East Main St.

Admission is free.

Representatives of local genealogical societies, history groups, and government offices will have exhibits, displays and demonstrations in the SLCHA Museum and Archives throughout the day.

The fair will include displays by town historians and museums, groups such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, United Empire Loyalists, Jefferson County Genealogy Society, and the St. Lawrence County Clerk’s office.

Four workshops will be presented during the day on a variety of topics, as follows:

• 10 a.m. – Internet Genealogy Research (Rita Goldberg, presenter)

• 11 a.m. – Understanding Old Deeds (John Austin, presenter)

• 2 p.m. – Round Table Discussion for the Beginning Researcher (Pat Dominie & Philip Paige)

• 3 p.m. – Using Photographs in Research (Roger Bailey, presenter)

For more information, call 315-386-8133 or e-mail info@slcha.org. Visit the SLCHA’s website, www.slcha.org, for more info on St. Lawrence County history.