Genealogy workshop will focus on Civil War records

Roswell's Smith Plantation will host a special workshop on researching genealogy and Civil War records at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The seminar will touch on military records and their value in research and will be conducted by genealogist Susan Sloane.

Admission is $5 per person, and reservations are suggested. Call 770-641-3978.

Smith Plantation is at 935 Alpharetta Street.

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