TCCC Peachtree Spring
2023 Genealogy Classes
Here is a list of the Spring Community Enrichment
genealogy classes scheduled to be taught at Tri-County Community College in
Peachtree, NC for 2023.
To reserve your seat in
class or sign-up call Lisa Long at 828-835-4241. Sorry, no remote learning for
these classes is available, in-class learning only.
Genealogy – Searching
for Your Ancestors: Who am I and where did I come from?
It is that intriguing question that has made genealogy research one of
America's most popular hobbies. This popular class offers beginner and
experienced genealogists alike a fresh approach to genealogy research. Subjects
cover the full gambit from organizing your research to exploring your family
history using traditional and electronic research, social media, and our newest
tool, DNA testing. Whether you are new to genealogy or have been family hunting
since microfilm days, this course will assist you in researching your family in
the 21st century. This course is a prerequisite for advanced genealogy courses
offered at TCCC. 30 hrs.
Instructor: Van Horn Classroom: Enloe Room 133
January 31 – April 18 Tuesday
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $80
Genealogy – Researching
Your Genealogy on the Internet: An old favorite is back on the schedule! The Internet offers the
genealogist a wonderful array of databases, records, and other resources for
researching your family history. This course will teach you how to find
genealogy databases and discover your family history on the Web. All the top
sites such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, GenealogyBank, Chronicling America, Find
A Grave, and more will be covered. While our beginner/intermediate genealogy
class is not a prerequisite to taking this course, a basic understanding of
genealogy research principles is a must. A laptop or tablet capable of wireless
internet access is required for this class. Sign up early since this is one of
the more popular genealogy classes at TCCC and seating is limited. 10 hrs.
Instructor: Van Horn Classroom: Enloe Room 133
February 2 – February 23 Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $35
NEW - DNA Beginner/Intermediate: If you are researching your family history,
taking an autosomal DNA test has become a must-do task. There is a myriad of
companies and sites that you can either test at or upload your DNA results to
that will help you find new cousins and add new ancestors to that family tree.
This class will explore the basics (including all three DNA tests), where to
test, and working your results after you have tested. 7.5 hrs.
Instructor: Van Horn Classroom: Enloe Room 133
March 2 – March 16 Thursday
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $25
NEW - Genealogy – Busting Through Genealogy Brick
Walls: Having trouble finding the elusive
ancestor? Can't seem to get that lineage any further back? Then this class is
tailor-made for you. In this genealogy brick wall class, you will learn
techniques, tricks, tips, and the latest proven methods to bust through the
brick walls in your genealogy. During the class, you will have the opportunity
to work one-on-one with the instructor on your family genealogy brick wall. 12.5
hrs.
Instructor: Van Horn Classroom: Enloe Room 133
March 23 – April 20 Thursday
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $40
