Meetings and Events

Chapter Meetings of the Charleston Chapter are usually held at 2:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month (with some exceptions for holidays). There are no meetings in June, July or August. Please check the events calendar to verify whether a meeting will be virtual (participation via Zoom) or will be held in-person.

Board Meetings of the Charleston Chapter are usually held by Zoom at 7:00 PM on Thursdays, but dates vary so please check our events calendar below. Contact any board member if you would like to participate or have a topic to discuss at a board meeting.

Latest Past Events

November 2021 Chapter Meeting

The Masonic Center 1285 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston

"The Wanderer" - author Erik Calonius will discuss his book about "The Wanderer" which sailed to the coast of Africa in 1858, loaded 471 Negroes on board and landed weeks later on the Georgia coast. NOTE: This will be an “in person” presentation by Mr. Calonius at the Masonic Center but will also be available […]

October 2021 Chapter Meeting

The Masonic Center 1285 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston

History of the Charleston Fair (now the Coastal Carolina Fair) Our October speaker, Frank Shorter, will present a history on the Charleston Fair which has operated from 1872 to the present. The Exchange Club of Charleston is the owner and operator of the Coastal Carolina Fair. Mr Shorter is a 42 year member of the […]

September 2021 Chapter Meeting

An Introduction to DNA Clustering, presented by chapter member Nina Bruhns Do you have a brick wall you can't get past? Or perhaps you are searching for an unknown parent or grandparent due to adoption or an NPE? Using DNA is an awesome way to help you uncover new information that can aid in your […]