Whether your ancestors wore blue or gray in the American Civil War, the East Tennessee Historical Society is offering free workshops to help find your family's Civil War story. Popular genealogy instructor Dr. George K. Schweitzer will conduct two workshops on research methods for Civil War genealogy at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville. One free class will be held in October with an additional class to be offered in December. 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." Workshop dates are Tuesday, 23 October, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 1 December, 10 a.m. to noon. Both classes will be held at the East Tennessee History Center, 600 Market Street, Knoxville, TN. Participants may choose to attend either class. Space is limited and reservations are required in advance. To make reservations for the free workshops, call 865-215-8824 or e-mail mailto:eths@east-tennessee-history.org 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: http://www.east-tennessee-history.org I hope this information helps. If you have problems or further questions please let me know. :-) Thanks, Mike Michael G. McManness, a Jayhawk through and through, eating, sleeping, and bleeding Crimson and Blue near the University of Kansas. Family genealogist and research historian.