Meetings & Programs
Second Thursdays, 6 PM.
Join fellow researchers in the Community Room of the Jackson County Public Library. Every JCGS program is free and open to the public.
Schedule
Second Thursday of every month
6:00 p.m.
Location
Community Room, Jackson County Public Library
Admission
All JCGS events are free and open to the public.
Our Most Recent Program
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
A Century of Jackson County Sports
The program looks back over a century of Jackson County sports history, starting from a time when baseball was king. It will include school integration, historic events at Western Carolina University, and local high school state championship teams — any state championship team members present will be recognized.
Presented by Carey Phillips
Retired sports editor of the Sylva Herald. During his 42-year career with the Herald, Carey won numerous awards from the N.C. Press Association.
What to Expect
Guest Speakers
Each program features a guest speaker covering a topic in local history and genealogy, from Jackson County's own past to research methods for tracing your family.
A Community Gathering
Meetings bring together longtime members and newcomers alike for an evening in the Community Room of the Jackson County Public Library.
Open to Everyone
All JCGS programs are free and open to the public — you don't need to be a member of the Society to attend.
Past Programs
A sample from the Society’s record of past programs — more will be added to this archive as future meetings conclude.
Thursday, August 11, 2022 · 6:30 p.m.
Whispers in the Cemetery: The Stones Tell All
Presented by Karen Marcus. A look at how cemetery headstones and grave inscriptions can serve as valuable resources for family history research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Us at the Courthouse Wing
The JCGS office is located inside the Jackson County Public Library, Courthouse Wing, 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC 28779. Meetings are held nearby in the Community Room, Jackson County Public Library. All JCGS events are free and open to the public.