The St. Louis City Central Library has been doing some wonderful training sessions around St. Louis and I wanted to share their plans for the remainder of 2001 with everyone on the list. I've attended two classes and found both Kathy and Tom to be extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. It is well worth a little extra drive. African American Research - May 5, 2001 Saturday, 10 am - 12:00 noon St. Louis City Central Library, downtown at 1301 Olive Civil War Military Research - June 23, 2001 10 am - 12 Noon (Part 1 of 6) ** Same location as above Genealogy for Teachers - July 24, 2001 Tuesday ? time Same location as above War of 1812 & Indian Wars - October 13, 2001, Saturday, 10 am to 12 noon Same location Revolutionary War Records - October 17, 2001, Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Belleville Public Library near the Circle Dirty Rebs & Damn Yankees - November 3, 2001, Saturday, 10 am - 12 noon Civil War Resarch City Central Library Military Records in St. Louis - Full Day Seminar, Early December 2001 Area + Naval Art Opening Soldier's Memorial, downtown St. Louis City World War II Panel Discussion, December 2001 involving various Survivors, Veterans, Civilians, etc. ** Part I will cover the Causes of the Civil War, Organization of the Armies & Units, Weapons & Tactics, and Objectiives of the War. This is not for researching your ancestors, but focuses on Civl War history and research. Each of the following five classes are given every other month and each subsequent class covers one year of the War. The December classes are still being developed, so please mark your calendars to call for more information as September and October approach. Classes are free, but size is very limited. Pre-registration is a must to secure your place in class and can be made by calling the City Central Library at 314/539-0381. Questions about the classes? They'll be glad to help. The St. Louis City Library also has an excellent genealogical collection, so please allow extra time to look at their Special Collections room. I found the original 1900 book on the History of Massac County IL there, with a biography and photo of my great-great grandfather there. A little closer to home, they will be the Speakers for the November 17, 2001 Jefferson County Genealogical Society Meeting on Civil War Research. The meeting is held at the High Ridge Library, 3033 High Ridge Blvd, High Ridge MO. The meeting starts at 9:30 am and the speakers usually start about 10:15-10:30 am. Free but space is again limited, so please call in your reservation to 314/892-2670 and leave a message with your name, phone number and how many people will be attending. Thanks Barb Diehl President Jefferson County Genealogical