DNA 101: Turning Test Results Into Family Discoveries

Unlock the secrets hidden in your DNA! Join us for “DNA 101: Turning Test Results Into Family Discoveries”—a hands-on, beginner-friendly class designed for anyone who has already taken a DNA test and wants to make sense of their results.

You’ll learn:
• How to decode your ethnicity estimates and what those percentages really mean.
• The Leeds Method—a simple, visual approach to clustering your DNA matches into four grandparent lines, making it easier than ever to identify which relatives connect to which branches of your family tree.
• Step-by-step strategies for building a family tree that’s backed by both DNA evidence and traditional records, so you can confidently verify each connection.

Whether you’re hoping to break down brick walls, confirm family stories, or just get more from your DNA investment, this class will give you practical tools and clear explanations. Bring your curiosity and your DNA results—the journey to your roots starts here!

$20 for members, $25 for nonmembers

You may also like the following events from Schuylkill County Historical Society, Museum, and Gift Shop:

• This Thursday, 14th August, 06:30 pm, WWII: On the Local Home Front in Pottsville
• This Saturday, 16th August, 05:00 pm, 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Pottsville Maroons in Brockton
• Next Saturday, 23rd August, 11:00 am, Meet the Author - Book Signing with Mark J Purcell in Pottsville

Also check out other Workshops in Pottsville.