South Carolina Societies

United States South Carolina  Societies

Several Historical and Genealogical Societies in South Carolina may be helpful to the tracing of your ancestors. Some of them are:

Carolina Indian Heritage Association
This non-profit organization is dedicated to South Carolina's american Indians and helping individuals research their South Carolina American Indian heritage. Use the information below to contact them.

Carolina Indian Heritage Association 4055 Coburg Lane Orangeburg, SC 29115 (803) 533-4331 IndianHeritage@sc.rr.com

South Carolina Genealogical Society
The South Carolina Genealogical Society's archives are housed in the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Research Library in the Tompkins Memorial Library.

Tompkins Library 104 Courthouse Square Edgefield, SC 29824-1335 803-637-4010

South Carolina Historical Society
The South Carolina Historical Society has substantial holdings related to genealogy, the Civil War, and local/state/regional history in their private facility. They are a non-profit organization. If you are not a member, visiting their library and using their resources cost $5 a day. The society will perform some research services but it is suggested to hire a professional research for in-depth research.

South Carolina Historical Society The Fireproof Building 100 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-3225 Fax: 843-723-8584

Research inquires or you can mail an inquiry care of Jana Meyer, Cataloging Librarian at the above address.

SCIWAY South Carolina's Information Highway provides a list of historical and genealogical organizations in the state of South Carolina.