CANTON -- The St. Lawrence County Historical Association and St. Lawrence Valley Genealogical Society will co-host a local history and genealogy fair at the SLCHA museum and archives, 3 E. Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission to this community event is free and open to the public; all those interested in local or family history are encouraged to attend.

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, the New York State Historic Newspaper project, and the St. Lawrence County Clerk's office.

Also, child-friendly materials will be available to encourage youths interested in family history.

Workshops presented include: Round Table Discussion for the Beginning Researcher, Role of the Town Historian and Town Clerk/Registrar, Cemeteries - How to Clean and Repair Monuments, Using the Internet for Family History Research, What DNA Tests Can Tell Me About My Ancestors and NYS Historic Newspapers and New York Heritage Digital Collections.

Info: 315-386-8133, info@slcha.org.