If you may be interested in trying a workshop or conference..I just received information from the SC Societies about upcoming events

May 9-12, Cincinnati, Ohio.(NGS) The National Genealogy Society 2012 Family History Conference Title of conference is..The Ohio River, Gateway to the Western Frontier.
www.ngsgenealogy.org to register

South Carolina Genealogy Society
July 13/14, Columbia SC
Tony Burroughs will be one of the Speakers
Call--803 896 6104 for information.
I attended one of these workshops and you will need your own transportation. I saw no public transportation in the area.

Edgefield Genealogy Society, SC
September 28/29 Edgefield SC
Edgefield Archives, Tompkins Library is located in this town. You will need yur own transportation. Air/Plane or Bus transportation is abt a 2 hour drive from town.
Contact--Tonya,OEDGS85@gmail.com or connie@wctel.com for more information