Whether your ancestors wore blue or gray in the American Civil War, the East Tennessee Historical Society is offering a free workshop to help find your family's Civil War story. The free class will be held 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville. The instructor, Dr. George K. Schweitzer, is a popular, nationally-known lecturer and author of nineteen genealogy research books. Participants will learn how to determine if an ancestor served in the Civil War and how to locate records for both Confederate and Union veterans. Although the research will focus on Tennessee, much of the information will apply to participants with ancestors in other states as well. The ETHS Civil War genealogy classes are being held in conjunction with the historical society's new heritage program, "Civil War Families of Tennessee." The workshop will be held at the East Tennessee History Center, 600 Market Street in downtown Knoxville. The East Tennessee Historical Society, founded in 1834, is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state of Tennessee. ETHS, a non-profit organization headquartered in Knoxville, is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of the region. The society's activities and exhibits are made possible through the support of its membership. For additional information about the genealogy workshops, membership, or other ETHS programs, call 865-215-8824, or visit the historical society's web site at www.east-tennessee-history.org